What strategies do you use to invest in real estate?

[Rishi Da]

Hi, I'm a newbie in the Montgomery County area and I wanted to learn about how other people are investing in this market. I understand that Montgomery County is an expensive area and the rent-to-price ratio is pretty low, so cash-flow won't be very prevalent. Should I just buy a home in a great area, put a high down payment to get it to breakeven and hold it or should i do something else?

[Russell Brazil]

Quote from @Rishi Da:

Hi, I'm a newbie in the Montgomery County area and I wanted to learn about how other people are investing in this market. I understand that Montgomery County is an expensive area and the rent-to-price ratio is pretty low, so cash-flow won't be very prevalent. Should I just buy a home in a great area, put a high down payment to get it to breakeven and hold it or should i do something else?

 Welcome to BP. Price appreciation in Montgomery County averages about 5% per year, and rent growth a little higher. It is a great location to hold long term if you can put a larger down payment down.