I've seen properties on a lake or near a park or popular trail that will consistently get higher rent. 

A coach won't do it for you, so you need to be sure you fully understand what you're looking to achieve and have the time and energy to get the results.

Hey I am looking to get my first Multi-family investment in St.

Wondering what the process looks like for getting a conventional loan for an out-of-state deal.

Mostly due to the fact my spouse and I agreed on her to have zero involvment in any sort of RE investing (and its our home) I think once you have a good 6-12 months of reserve cash (operating expenses for your own life saved as a back up incase things go bad) save enough liquidity to get the ball rolling on your first invesment.

Hello Frank, I think house hacking a small multifamily property that you buy with a low downpayment is one o the best and lowest risk strategies that you can get started with.

Saturation is definitely upon us but quality product continues to get booked just like other markets.

I would suggest starting with what types of investments you would like to get into and goals.

Put in expensive toilet paper and see if you get comments on how nice and cushiony it is.

They also know about real estate so less likely to charge you extra fees to get an appraisal or BPO because they can estimate the value themselves.