I don’t know your specifics but if I were in your shoes I’d be patient.

Many investors in your shoes find that looking out of state for their first rental property is a smart move - markets like Akron or Canton, Ohio; Columbus, Georgia; Southaven, Mississippi, Birmingham, AL offer more affordable entry points with strong cash flow and growth potential.If you want to stay local, house hacking (like renting out a room or a duplex) can be a great way to build equity and reduce living expenses while gaining hands-on experience.Ultimately, the best approach depends on your comfort level with managing properties remotely versus locally, and how quickly you want to start investing.

I’ve also had the opportunity to help both new and experienced investors find deals that actually make sense on paper and in real life.I love working with investors because I’ve been in their shoes.

New luxury car in the driveway, 40 pairs of shoes stacked in brand new boxes, a closet full of purses, but late on rent.

Last trip, I stopped at Goodwill and others and bought a ton of Cargo pants, Black dress shoes, and dri fit shirts for around USD$1 to $3 each. 

If I was in your shoes, I would probably expand the CHS property.

If I'm in your shoes I'm stock piling cash into a HYS account 1-2 years.

You need to do your own gum-shoeing! 

It will be very difficult to find a lender who won't require a personal guarantee from the borrower in your shoes- owning residential real estate through an LLC.

Also, In your opinion, what would you do generally if you were in my shoes?