Look for properties with low taxes, separate utilities, strong demand, and potential for rent increases.

AlabamaAlabama residents enjoy a low cost of living and a thriving economy.

I don't think we go super low.

This would also allow me to keep my primary at a low rate loan. 

But we moved out the low rent tenants and after the rehab we filled all units with market rent tenants.

I have taken a Dave Ramsey approach to my personal finances so have a pretty low nut.

In multifamily here in Reno, NV (just over the hill), we have seen some great deals with higher cap rates for buyers, but also very low cap rates on some renovated, turn key inventory. 

I can though pick out a disgruntled low level Employee though or a Shill/Troll. 

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If I had to start all over again, I'd look to acquire a 2-4 unit property with an FHA low-down payment mortgage.

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