Here are a few suggestions on how you can maximize the wealth of information available: Check out the blogs and podcasts, or take advantage of the search feature (magnifying glass).

On the other hand, passive strategy will buy more expensive house at a nicer neighborhood.

Back when a close friend of mine; he’s a commercial landlord in Phoenix who once took on a quircky triplex in a tough neighborhood..decided to reshuffle his insurance setup, I saw firsthand how getting stuck in a clunky policy can really stall your forward momentum.

Highlight nearby conveniences and any neighborhood growth to attract interest.Focus on framing the size as a bonus that buyers get more space and value for their money compared to smaller homes.

Purchase price: $340,000 Cash invested: $20,000 I bought a 5-bedroom, 2.5-bath home in a great neighborhood where my wife and I wanted to live and start a family.

What I am looking to do is refinance, or pull out equity so I can get back on track with my lender and continue searching for a buyer. 

That is difficult to answer because even within neighborhoods, there are B,C, and D pockets.

I don't use padsplit (weekly rentals); I rent on long-term leases in B Class neighborhoods.

You can also check meetup.com or search Facebook for real estate investment groups, clubs, or meetings in your area.

As long as the neighborhood isn't sketchy, it's OK.