It's worth looking in different markets though if the one you are in is currently underperforming.

I would say we see a large increase of Note Brokers (joker brokers) coming in.  

On the water why did it come in? 

Hey Kevin, Columbus, OH is a strong market to invest in!

Whether financing  a home or investment property the cost to get in is a lot less costly getting in if you occupy. 

Where to house hack depends on your price point & what kind of neighborhood your personally want to live in. 

As in, I would be buying the most expensive property in the area or some features that are not changeable.

One suggestion, when I do large electrical upgrades I will have an electrician to the actual electrical work, but I won't have him repair all the walls and ceilings he has to cut holes in.

I think context on the situation the pm group is in is everything.

I have heard great things about Kansas city and heard it's a good market to buy in.