An argument can be made that you build wealth FASTER with higher priced properties.

My personal credit score is a 780 and I have multiple other properties but still not busting the DTI metric. 

I wish you great success.Now I have moved to Chicago, and moved my focus from investing in property to building softwares for investors.

Hey John, properties that have been on the market for more than 30 days typically start receiving offers below the asking price, as buyers often perceive them as having room for negotiation.

Trying to “take over” a vacant property that appears abandoned is not for the untrained would-be investor.

If you're wanting to use leverage to buy more properties, then once your credit is around 680+, one strategy would be to cashout refi your current property at around 50% LTV.

The property is older and the appraiser gave a list of repairs needed in order to be approved for FHA.

@Joel Oh- if you are using a loan to acquire the property - the lender  requires  insurance ....if you own the property  free and  clear - your  choice  but I would still  recommend  insurance 

We have assisted clients that hold property individually or in an entity and they transfer to another entity and have never had a lender call the note due. 

Our team along with clients all are heavily investing in the area, and it is a strong place to start. close proximity to New York and New Jersey, paired with extremely affordable property/taxes and high rental demand make it on most people's radar.