Investing with foreknowledge that property values are falling seems like a timing problem or at least a situation where my offer would be reduced to reflect this coming change.As to how much to put in as a down payment that depends more on your numbers, your risk tolerance, ability to get financing, cost of financing, etc. 

Personally I prefer areas where it is not "block by block" like northeast philly, roxborough, chestnut hill, west mount airy, east falls, fairmount, graduate hospital, etc. 

Investment Info:Single-family residence fix & flip investment in Wichita Falls.

I want to take a moment to give a few quick tips to new investors jumping into this market.Tip #1 Every market has deals, don't fall for the downers.

Most likely the state where the property is located is where lawsuits would be brought if they are something for personal injury like a trip and fall or something of that nature because the “cause of action” arose in that state.

The question is whether or not the interest rates will continue to rise, stabilize or (dare I say) fall.

Don't fall for the trap!

Schools are great and falls in Placer county.

So while I appreciate the advice, feel free to refrain from offering any more as it will fall on deaf ears.

During the Fall season, you will see shorter stays of 3-4 nights vs weekly rentals like Summer and January-mid March will be monthly rentals typically.