@Bradley MairThe strategy involves buying properties as primary residences, resulting in lower down payments and better cash flow.

For both short- and mid-term investors, the market's diversity and relatively lower entry costs make it an attractive option.FYI - Philadelphia has a tenant-friendly legal environment, which can present certain challenges for landlords

Hey Jesse I'm seeing a lot of flippers at lower price points, quick turnaround.

Urban areas like Austin and Dallas are appealing for growth potential and job markets, but the suburbs and smaller towns offer more unique opportunities (lower entry costs and a steady flow of families and retirees seeking affordability and space).

Lower the price instead?

Talk them to a lower number get the material costs of what they spent, and go from there..  

The rental values alone suggest a lower tier neighborhood but are their signs the neighborhood will turn in the near future?

All that building that's happening means more supply which equals lower rents.

I moved from Portland OR to Columbus OH because of lower entry costs and strong population and job market growth trends.

The key is the fed knows they need to help mortgage rates right now so if they lower the fed rate AND stop selling the treas bonds in their porfolio, that will help create more demand for bond sales to keep prices up and get rates down a bit.I can see mortgage rates hitting 5 to 5.25 by spring of next year.