.* Old North Columbus: Urban-suburban mix, appealing to young professionals.In Dayton:* Patterson Park: Well-maintained with a strong community vibe.* Northridge Estates: Suburban area with various amenities, ideal for renters.* Walnut Hills: Quiet and community-oriented, great for rental stability.Areas to Approach with Caution:* Columbus: Some sections of Hilltop and Linden due to higher crime rates.* Dayton: Certain parts of West Dayton, which face economic challenges.Focusing on due diligence in these neighborhoods can help you identify stable, cash-flowing opportunities.

So those of you who are against the 1% rule or don't use it as a strong indicator, what is your preferred indicator on a deal, COC, ROI, cap rate? 

Since it's been a strong market with plenty of cash flow opportunities, they have been working with a lot of out of state investors lately.

Some lenders specialize in asset-based lending, considering rental income on Schedule E, especially if you have strong rental history.

Quote from @Charlie MacPherson: They seem like the textbook definition of time wasters and as an agent, time is your most precious resource.Unless they want to pay you a strong hourly rate for submitting - and let's call them what they are - garbage offers, tell them to lose your number.I am very tempted.

Increasing density can often get strong reactions from residents if they disagree with it. 

Strong cash flow generation How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

Most of the people I see that are moving into Waco are out-of staters that have their own business or work from home so its not like there is a strong supply of decent paying jobs.  

My capital has been ready for about a year now, but I’m still trying to figure out exactly where to invest within ATL.I’m specifically looking for Class B properties with strong cash flow potential for a BRRRR strategy, but honestly, it's been a bit overwhelming to narrow it down.If any rockstar agents have suggestions or know of properties that fit this criteria, please ping me!

Partner Driven identified this deal through local market research and a strong connection with our partner, Archie Raglin.