There are really great REI opportunities in different markets - markets in the Midwest and Southeast of the country are particularly lucrative - where not only are the purchase prices reasonable for most RE investors, but the homes are turnkey (new builds or completely rehabbed homes, tenant ready, systems 10 years of life remaining on them, property management teams in place) with appreciating home value AND appreciating rent.

In the midwest, prices are lower.  

What is the price?

And who knows, maybe what seems bad can bring better opportunities. 

As an investor, my goal is to always get the best value at the lowest price. 

Some focus purely on numbers, while others look at long-term value, location trends, or creative financing strategies.For those of you investing in Chicago (or similar markets), whats your mindset when evaluating off-market opportunities?

Often $500 + a small percent of the listing price. 

I'm interested in evaluating RE investment opportunities in Dubai.

If you don't see real appreciation upside (both price and rent), it's just not worth the hassle.

Purchase price: $850,000 Cash invested: $335,000 Historic downtown Fargo property.