This market is huge.My only advise would be always searching for deals and running the number using the calculators the BP has.

Hey everyone, I've been thinking about getting into the arbitrage space for awhile and midterm makes sense for my market.

To find value on residential 1-4 unit properties you could ask your realtor to run comps or complete a CMA(Comparative Market Analysis) on a subject property once you find it.or you can find the value on your own.We use prop stream to run comps. 

As far as investing in the short term I feel investing close to home (50 mile radius) is the best option because you have a superior advantage by knowing your market.

I would rather recommend being a maximum 3-4 hours drive from whatever market you decide to get into. 

My weekly podcasts will also help you get a better feel of our market and then might help you learn our market quicker and with more data. 

I see off market properties weekly, talk to investors both new and seasoned daily and I am actively buying myself.

The Augusta market is heating up and it's a great time to start investing and continue to grow.

Find someone who's doing what it is you want to do in the market you want to do it in and bring them value to learn.

Lenders do not look at your personal income or debt and will use the current market rent or lease (up to 120% if the lease is significantly higher than market rent or vice versa) as qualifying income.