Hi Daniel, Columbus GA has properties much lower in price than the metro Atlanta area, you should do fine to learn your local market.

This property is in shenandoah valley, so my plan is to findout from the local county office/health dept.

We’re not used to seeing emergency declarations as frequently as they do in Florida.Our borrower is a local rehabber with a property scheduled to be funded today and close tomorrow.

Trustworthy property managers can make or break a portfolio, and I’ve found that vetting them carefully—checking their reviews, local reputation, and how they handle tenant retention—is crucial.

However, I would encourage you to Network work local real estate clubs in the PA/NJ area to help identify your target market and ideal investment for your first property.

Before making any decision, I would get a customized property evaluation by a local Realtor to determine the value of the property on both sides of the spectrum; sale OR rental. 

If you have a local appliance store near the rental, go there and talk to them. 

since purchasing the property with a 10% down portfolio loan through a local bank, I have done extensive repair work and renovations.

We paid back the 401K loan in 8 months and best yet paid all the interest back to myself vs. the bank.Aug 2023 - I went to my local bank and got approved for a HELOC on my primary residence. 

✅ Do research your local market before setting prices.What questions do you have about getting started?