One year ago, I was hired to help a landlord whose tenant had stopped paying.

I hope this helps, thank you.

I will add, locality can help get an offer accepted.

I would have been told by someone about index services (with correct hours) before spending $40 in postage to overnight something to Springfield.Hope my experience helps a fellow investor.

Hope this helps!

That'll help you figure out what direction to aim in before speaking with a bank to figure out how much you can qualify for. 

Inspection reports and appraisals are helpful but aren't a cure-all.

@Dave Chengoue there are a lot of opportunities in the area, the main thing is to create your team to help you execute.You also have to evaluate your strategy.

Also, hyperfocus helps me find a home with the right conditions - a stable but increasing-value neighborhood.

As for the areas to target, my goal in getting our feet wet as real estate investors--and since we plan to be living in Sac--is to find a property we can live in while renting out one or more units to help cover our housing expenses, which we can then hold and continue to rent out when we move.