The sentiment feels a lot like 2008, home prices are unaffordable, Price to earning ratio don't make sense, rents are high (which is a goo thing only of the homes weren't so expensive), I feel like it's a ticking time bomb with the debt crisis.

If you want to get a clue about places to avoid investing look at states where insurance premiums have jumped or where homes are uninsurable. 

I have heard comments that homes in TX or GA need a major rehab after 10 years, builders use MDF for trim, pressboard under siding instead of OSB sheeting etc As an investor we buy 1960s homes, they have good bones and are worth an update.

Quote from @Brad Finley: Hey community,I am looking into investing in my home town of Cincinnati. 

I just closed on a new construction home through Rent To Retirement, and wanted to share my experience.

welcome to the community. are you looking to house hack your first home?

I would underwrite buyers based on stability of income, financial payment history & ability to pay.

There are really great REI opportunities in different markets - markets in the Midwest and Southeast of the country are particularly lucrative - where not only are the purchase prices reasonable for most RE investors, but the homes are turnkey (new builds or completely rehabbed homes, tenant ready, systems 10 years of life remaining on them, property management teams in place) with appreciating home value AND appreciating rent.

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One thing that hasn't been brought up is if you put a property in an LLC, it MAY be subject to California Rent Control, even if it is a single family home.