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Hello,
I'm currently looking to buy my first rental. Looking at both Duplexes and SFH. I make around 180k living on the west coast. I currently have around 20k cash for a down payment and that is steadily increasing so I want to pull the trigger soon.
I'm interested in Fort Wayne for a few reasons:
- I have some family in the area (they won't be involved, but have some general knowledge of the area)
- Decent schools
- Low crime
- Airport
- Low prices
Any advice or connections are welcome as I am completely new to this. Thanks!
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Quote from @Nicholas Klaene:
Hello,
I'm currently looking to buy my first rental. Looking at both Duplexes and SFH. I make around 180k living on the west coast. I currently have around 20k cash for a down payment and that is steadily increasing so I want to pull the trigger soon.
I'm interested in Fort Wayne for a few reasons:
- I have some family in the area (they won't be involved, but have some general knowledge of the area)
- Decent schools
- Low crime
- Airport
- Low prices
Any advice or connections are welcome as I am completely new to this. Thanks!