And try not to over idealize like A class neighborhood/new build. 

Set a Firm Budget: It's easy to get caught up in the bidding frenzy.

Our house is the cheapest in our neighborhood, and the Viera area continues to open new businesses and build up with new $650k+ homes.

Mine are all in pretty good neighborhoods that are very walkable.

We updated his listing with better photos and added some details about the neighborhood amenities-like the nearby parks and cafes-and it made a real difference.

Target neighborhoods near Bradley University, research rents, join real estate investment groups, connect with local agents, use the 1% rule, prepare for financing, and seek advice on cash flow and property analysis.Good luck!

With $170k to deploy you most likely will have that all in one, maybe two deals, if it doesn’t go well you could end up way worse off.That said, if there are other factors like the property is a huge pain to manage or you are worried the neighborhood may actually get worse or you know you need a new roof in a couple years, then I’d consider selling.Also, even though you said it’s not a high appreciating area, do you think 1-2% is fair?

Because my favorite property is my D neighborhood property in the hood.

Not just because I live there but because it is generally cheaper and better neighborhoods are available.

-Wholesale deals are all over the place - we've seen some great deals, some ARVs that are ridiculous, and some that are priced more than it would fetch on the MLS-C neighborhoods are going anywhere from 70 sq ft to almost 200 sq ft in variable conditions.