That said, I’ve found a hybrid approach can also work—owning a few core properties while co-hosting or managing a couple more to test different neighborhoods or strategies without tying up as much capital.Curious, how do you handle city compliance in San Antonio?

The deal maker needs to utilize an out the box strategy and tactics to create a deal that provides an ROI multiples beyond that provided by “investing”.

You’re managing multiple households, shared spaces, noise, and expectations — all of which increase management needs.• Your agent’s role.

I’ve dabbled in multiple markets (Detroit MI, St.

That often puts properties at or near the 1% rent rule, which is very difficult to achieve in California.Typical investor metrics here:• Cash-on-cash returns: 8–12%+• Cap rates: 1–10%• Lower taxes, insurance, and operating costs than CACleveland is a rent-driven, stable market supported by healthcare, education, manufacturing, and logistics, making it attractive for long-term income investors rather than appreciation-only strategies.Many of my CA investors like that they can buy multiple properties for the price of one California rental, reduce regulatory exposure, and focus on predictable monthly cash flow.I can share current examples with full numbers if you are interested just let me know! 

Take control by testing the market fast: drop price into a clear range, loosen noncritical criteria, and widen your tenant pool while keeping safety and income verification tight.

and make sure to explore a cost segregation study for additional tax savings, especially if you are a 'Real Estate Professional' (750+ hours) and can prove material participation in the rentals (meet 1 of 7 separate tests), then you can use those losses to offset your w2 income rather than being trapped as 'passive'Would recommend RE Cost Seg or SMF Cost Segregation Advisors for the cost seg study itself 

You can track multiple properties by classes. 

We have multiple doors and still find a lot of useful information.

One thing that saved me multiple times: pre-approve your funding sources AND have backup options lined up before you even make offers.