“In many cases those lower-priced markets are in politically red states with the out-of-state investors often hailing from politically blue states,” ATTOM reported.

If you figure $7k in closing costs + pre-paids, then keeping another $6k reserves (you must at least at all times have your insurance deductible in cash: North Texas = hail, winds, & tornadoes) then your $40k is really only $27k of down payment.

Numbers:Car loan $8k at 3.5%, payment $150, 60 months left (Just financed after hail totalled last car- was going to pay cash but was waiting on a check.

My name is Aaron, hailing from the Philadelphia region.

My name is Brett Thompson and I hail from Salt Lake City Utah.  

And as for hurricanes wind hail tornados that's what proper insurance is for.

[b]Hello, I'm Lisa hailing from the midwest - Iowa in particular.Looking to connect, learn, re-learn with those who are doing residential and commercial deals.Possess some good resources for funding.

I'm in PA but I hail from Jersey and my mom's church is in Paterson!

Hi guys, long time lurker and first time posterMy name is Kito, hailing from beautiful BC up in Canada.

Hi All,I've been a "long time listener, first time caller" on Bigger Pockets hailing from St.