I am 100% sure that I want my first purchase to be a multifamily home in the Bluegrass area.Also I've heard that ZIllow and other housing sites do not contain all property for sale and that I would need to contact a Real Estate Agent for a more thorogh list of my target area's property.

My father owns a construction company in my hometown, so I have spent my fair share of summers swinging hammers and digging holes.I am employed as a full time engineer and I am looking towards real estate to supplement my income and build a more stable future for my fiancé and myself in this exciting stages of our lives. 

I need help with something so I am going to bounce and post a more appropriate discussion.

But I think a more personal introduction is in order here!

I would very interested in having a more in depth discussion about this.

When a specific infestation is discovered a more intense treatment will need to be done to bring it under control.

A more realistic purchase price of $247.5k will result in a cost of 75% of ARV minus repairs.

I'm just basically looking to get out from under the loan by repaying the balance owed on the mortgage currently and being able to then move to a more desirable area for me and my family.

A more effective approach is to target a particular limited geographic area, preferably an area in an upward transition.

Adding complexity, you're trying to compare what is mostly an emotional decision(owning your own home) versus a more purely financial decision(investing in real estate.)