The trick of course is to get into those areas ahead of the rest, before they explode.

During the entire process I've read every book I can get my hands on, cash flow quadrant, rich dad poor dad, build a rental property empire, millionaire real estate investor, set for life.My head is literally going to explode. 2% rule, $100/door, DSCR, Cash on Cash, it feels like you can manipulate any number you want to make a property fit one of the categories, and everyone says to figure out what works for you. 

The market has exploded here and comps are in the $350s right now - our home could easily reach $375k.Our mortgage is our only debt, we both have 800+ credit scores, my husband is a Professional Enginer and I work part time...

Hi @Elex Price,I don't want to discount his agent or the area because I am not local and there could be some real solid reasons that area is going to explode (Huge employer coming to town that pays well), Vacation destination incoming, "gold found in them thar hills" etc.But as a general stance I agree with your worst house in a good neighborhood.

There were so many sub-prime mortgage companies exploding in growth.

Nanaimo is becoming a hot spot for people working in Vancouver, and is only going to explode with the new proposed foot passenger ferry that's coming, with a 68 minute trip from Nanaimo to Vancouver.No secret about retirees coming out here, and speaking with local realtors, it's increasing dramatically.

All I can say is that this is a time bomb looking for a place to explode."

I exploded from the beginning and from her perspective, kind of shoved it down her throat.

Sometimes that goes on for days (wet floor, water stain on ceiling, etc.) without exploding into a gusher.

Nashville market is just exploding.