The categories affecting most people's budgets.

If you do not have someone you can call to perform the work at that estimated cost, it will be a struggle to meet your budget. 

Thank you @Michael Smythe Detroit, MI is my last option but within my radar due to my low budget.

The low entry costs allow investors to maximize their budget, while the expanding job market boosts demand for housing, creating opportunities for quick sales or rentals.

Remember, you can put as little as 5% down on a house, duplex, triplex, or fourplex with a conventional loan.If I were you, I'd speak with a lender about your financial situation to understand what your budget actually is, then look for an inexpensive duplex.

With over 20 years in the game here and having helped tons of out-of-state investors find the perfect mix of vacation home and rental property, I can tell you it’s totally doable with your budget.

I’m rehabbing with about a 50-60k budget What was the outcome?

Keeping an eye on Federal Reserve policy and mortgage rate trends is crucial to timing your investment and budgeting accordingly.2.

Then you can likely complete the renovations quickly, efficiently and on budget.

Ideally, you would want one that would share systems with you (spreadsheets, budget tracking, walkthrough checklists, etc) this would save you a ton in time and duplicated effort.