My ideal location would currently actually be Augusta, GA because I really want to start somewhere with a very low crime rate. 

Those non-cash expenses definitely helped us out during tax season.2.

You may be looking only for "low-hanging fruit" type deals, which are far & few between these days.Read copy & paste info below:--------------------------------------------------------------------------------The Real Estate Crash of 2008-2010 caused real estate prices to crash across the country - but didn't affect rent amounts.

I'll throw in my 2 cents on common differences I've seen in my career:CDFIs - Because of their subsidized financing structure, they have the ability to be a low cost lender (and sometimes provide grants).

The husband had a good paying job that had a slow season where he would collect unemployment a few months per year.

Quote from @Devin James: When running numbers on an investment property, I focus more on equity growth than monthly cash flow.Here’s why:If I can acquire a property at a low basis and add significant value, I can: 1) Sell and reinvest elsewhere 2) Cash-out refinance to recapture my investment.

If you get enough experience doing exactly what you did with your first property there are lenders that would no require your purchase to "season".

Hi All,I  heard a lot about wholesaling real estate and it’s sounds like a good way to enter real estate with a low investment.Only thing is I get very skeptical when I see gurus on YouTube pushing and selling courses for certain industries. 

The appraiser gave the house a low score so the bank said it is a risky investment for them and gave me a 70% loan.

Bought house in 2020, so instant cash flow given the low rate and price.