Jonathan - I've had some success with business lines of credit with smaller credit unions in my region (Sun Federal Credit Union), as well as some larger banks, including Wells Fargo and PNC.

Is that a regional preference or just your personal preference.

Agree with Dan and Zachary, there are a lot of options and it depends on how active of an investor you want to be.If you’re looking to take a more passive role in your real estate and want the benefits of diversification there are funds available to accredited investors that are designed to allow investors the opportunity for ownership of institutional investment grade property that is occupied by regional, national, and Fortune 500 credited companies. 

Here are some considerations for investing in a duplex in the Dallas area and potential alternatives:Investing in a Duplex:If you rent out one property, you can possibly create positive cash flow by partially offsetting your living expenditures.If you're an investor with limited funds, duplexes could be a more accessible alternative because they may have lower entry expenses than bigger multifamily properties.Perform in-depth market research in the Dallas region to pinpoint communities that have high demand for rentals and good prospect for real estate growth.Take a look at owner-occupant-friendly financing choices including FHA loans, which frequently have less down payments.Make sure you have a well-defined escape plan.

This trend also prompts residents of Kentucky to gravitate toward central Kentucky, steering away from regions with fewer opportunities, such as Eastern Kentucky.#2 Value For MoneyLexington stands out as one of Kentucky's pricier markets, yet the state's average property prices remain comfortably below the national average.

My husband and I currently live in CA but will be moving the the Tampa Bay region in FL in a year,  hoping to buy our first small multi-family property within a year and a half.

We are located in the Niagara Region of Ontario Canada, and we have a good track record for buying distressed and quick closing deals.   

Tax RepercussionsKeep in mind that every real estate market is different, so you need to adjust your strategy to the particular circumstances of the region you are investing in.

Thank you,Rami Risk/reward, it’s one of the only areas in region you can get a really good deal vs peak prices, but there’s obviously the risk it doesn’t come back or that it gets worse, I’m slightly risk adverse & crime is something that I have no control over, so I’d probably not be a buyer there but the prices certainly are interesting, if I was included to invest in a down home in dc I’d probably look more Michigan park/riggs park area.

With a $100K already spent,  a public adjuster (that is a member of the regional association in your state and a member of the National Association of Public Adjusters) might make sense.