Some investors are looking at emerging markets and smaller cities for cheaper entry points and better cash flow.

The past few years, the older fixer uppers were trading at 4 caps.

The Major international border project is nearly complete called the "Gordie Howe International Bridge" This will increase the connectivity between Detroit and Windsor Ontario and create synergy which will change both riverfronts and the surrounding neighborhoods "As one of Canada’s most significant infrastructure projects, the Gordie Howe International Bridge is creating thousands of jobs and driving economic activity today and will serve as an important trade corridor for Canada and the U.S. once complete and for generations to come.

So, now that I have my 401K going and an Emergency Savings fund good for 6 months of expenses, I wanted to begin investing and have decided I’d like to pursue REI primarily.

Remember a true STR under the tax rules isn’t considered a real property trade or business.

Here are some tips to help you make a successful investment:Strategies for Positive Cash FlowCareful Property SelectionEmerging Neighborhoods: Look for properties in emerging neighborhoods where prices are lower but expected to appreciate.

Focus on emerging markets, cash flow markets, and appreciation markets for lower prices.

Ultimately it’s personal preference but if you choose to proceed without permits you should at least use trades who have the ability to obtain permits in Philadelphia.

There are handful of crowdfunding lending companies emerged lately.They all seem to share a need to be an accredited investor to start investing.In order for an individual to qualify as an accredited investor, he or she must accomplish at least one of the following:1) earn an individual income of more than $200,000 per year, or a joint income of $300,000, in each of the last two years and expect to reasonably maintain the same level of income.2) have a net worth exceeding $1 million, either individually or jointly with his or her spouse.3) be a general partner, executive officer, director or a related combination thereof for the issuer of a security being offered.How strict is the accreditation requirement is being followed?

You must have money to service the debt on the property you do have, and to cover emergencies.