They're usually a larger fund and can sometimes afford to pay more.

@Irene Morgovsky what you are experiencing is that rents do NOT increase linearly with property values.Or look at it another way, the pool of renters that can afford higher & higher rents, shrinks faster than a corresponding pool of buyers.You could look into making it a short-term rental to try to improve rental income, but:1) Is it allowed in that area2) STR rates are coming downYou may have to accept "negative income" or sell.

Memphis has a pretty affordable housing market and tends to offer solid rental yields, which might align well with your goals.

Texas is a hub for investors due to affordable housing, high demand for rental properties, and favorable landlord laws.

If you’re just starting out, a long-term rental could be the safer bet for consistent returns and lower management hassle.On the other hand, some investors prefer out-of-state opportunities for better cash flow and affordability.

They cover every facet of investing, many of which I had never heard of.

She qualified with her dad so she could qualify for a bigger mortgage, so she cannot afford the monthly payment by herself.

The 46218 zip code, specifically Martindale-Brightwood and then Near Southeast were a couple places that caught my eye as more affordable with good cash flow opportunity while still being B- neighborhoods.

So it's on the backburner until we can easily afford the payments and maintenance on a property in that area and enjoy a little subsidy from seasonal rents. 

Affordable options in Rockwall and Royse City are also growing.