I've narrowed my focus to include pure cash-flow plays in Indianapolis or Ohio as well as hybrid markets in Dallas, Ft.

If you have any suggestions for alternatives to the big stores or if the big stores actually have the better prices and products, please let me know to help me narrow this down a little. 

Once you start narrowing down markets ask for Brokers or Property Management for those areas here on BP.Also complete your profile.  

We have narrowed it down to a duplex in very bad shape, but have a contractor bid to rehab and add a studio in the attic.We have used the BRRRR and have great pos cash flow, even in initial rental.

Even at 500/unit, I'd still be elated just to keep vacancy as close to nil - and I understand, that may not be the best route either because of the quality of tenant - yet, I've narrowed down a couple of Property Mgmt companies in the area that seem to be reputable, and have been the ones that the real estate agents recommended, too.  

In fact, all IRA's are governed by such rules, but when your investments are within the very narrow box offered by a conventional Wall St. brokerage, you typically do not need to know most of the rules that apply once you take more control and invest more broadly.An IRA may be used as a down payment for a house the IRA intends to hold over the long term. 

The rent will narrow down to a range and that's where you'll be.Property Tax:  in most places there's a county tax + a city tax. 

@John CasmonI’m looking to make my first investment in the Chicago suburbs (multi-family unit) and need some guidance on narrowing down a target market.

I would tread carefully 02,04,06,08,09,19,54 .Though they all have their good places.After I narrowed down block and brick in decent enough zip codes, I would view each address permit history for the latest upgrades or replacementsHope this helps

I can help you narrow down you CapEx a bit more accurately with a CapEx schedule if you provide me with following: if the units have dishwashers?