William, I have numerous markets in that area and would love to help.

If financial independence is the objective, then the income from your rentals has to meet certain requirements:Rents and prices need to rise faster than inflation.Operating costs must stay low.

I understand that every investor's journey is specific and unique based upon individual needs and objectives; with that being said - I also believe there are (as with most industries) best practices alongside ill-advised practices that are generally common to all.Back in Feb., after a year+ of reading this and that, my wife and I jumped into the REI game.  

@Henry Clark in step 1, what is the numerator of the ratio?

Hi Fellow RE Investors,Am based in the Denver,CO metro area with an objective of purchasing my first house hacking property through either a small multifamily property or an ADU.

In a house hack, your objective is to lower your housing expense.

A well-crafted asset protection plan helps limit liability, preserve your wealth, and position you more securely in the face of legal challenges.To navigate both areas with confidence, it's essential to work with experienced professionals, including a tax advisor who understands real estate and an asset protection attorney aligned with your long-term objectives.

Check out the map on our website where we’ve made this all easy to follow.We can also share numerous examples of properties & portfolios we’ve assisted investors with!

My long term objective is to pay off all of the houses over 8-10 years (before retiring from my W2 job). 

Expect your listings to be on numerous paid & free websites and expect your manager to use offline channels such as:Print classifiedsSignsMLSFliers24-hour hotline where prospective tenants can listen to detailed information about the propertyFind some of their rental ads on your own to see if they stand out from the competition.