Yo, BP! New investor from Philly!

[Nina Sachdev]

Hi everyone!

I would like to purchase my first property this year. I think it’s doable. I have the cash and no debt. I have narrowed my list to four areas: Jacksonville, Fla., Toledo, Ohio, Pittsburgh (where I went to college, but not super familiar with the C-class areas), and Detroit. I’ve seen great threads on all four of these areas, some with positive experiences, some not so positive.

My question to those who have done it a hundred times, 1,000 times or even two times:

HOW DID YOU KNOW? How did you know it was time to jump? How did you decide where to buy? Even if on paper everything looked good? Legit PM company, job growth good, population growth good, etc.?

I know I’m a strong woman, but I’m also a scared mom. At this point in my life, I want to move past the fear and build something real for my kids.

How did you know?