How to research properties

[Jacob Robinson]

I will be honest that I am yet to be invested in real estate. I primarily have invested in index funds to this point. I am just now starting to learn some new concepts and open to real estate investing. It seems that the Midwest still has some cash flow opportunities. I’ve read some forum posts about finding opportunities in “A and B” neighborhoods. How do you research these neighborhoods? I know the criteria that encompasses what makes a neighborhood high or low quality but having trouble practically finding affordable housing in these neighborhoods.

[Steven Foster Wilson]

Quote from @Jacob Robinson:

I will be honest that I am yet to be invested in real estate. I primarily have invested in index funds to this point. I am just now starting to learn some new concepts and open to real estate investing. It seems that the Midwest still has some cash flow opportunities. I’ve read some forum posts about finding opportunities in “A and B” neighborhoods. How do you research these neighborhoods? I know the criteria that encompasses what makes a neighborhood high or low quality but having trouble practically finding affordable housing in these neighborhoods.

 If I were you I would find the area in which you want to invest. I would reach out to a local realtor. They will be able to help you answer a lot of these questions and you can get on their email list. By doing this you will be able to start to better understand the market, analyze deals, and realize when something is a good deal. I always say it is about the numbers. If the numbers line up then it’s a deal. https://www.calculator.net/ren... this is the calculator that I used to run my numbers. I noticed you said you’re interested in the Midwest. If you have any interest in Ohio like Columbus, Cincinnati, Cleveland, or any tertiary markets, I can definitely help with that. I invest and broker deals everyday.