Pueblo's housing cost on average compared to Colorado Springs is $150,000 less. 

So, given you are in a lower end area with lower rents, you need to reserve more money on repairs, maintenance and capex compared to a higher rent area, since that $200 HVAC or plumbing service call is 25% of $800/mo, but 10% of $2,000/mo.  

The issue in Chicago is our unique 2-4 unit inventory that is still more approachable in price compared to other big city markets.

Solo 401k plans are often quicker to setup and cost less money over time compared to most self-directed IRAs.If either the IRA or 401k are to obtain financing for a purchase, a non-recourse loan is required.

It might rent for $800, but the rehab costs would be so high compared to it's ARV. 

Even with the equity built up on my current property it would not be enough to put 20% down on something comparable.

The waterfront properties along the Chesapeake Bay and Potomac River have higher demand and can command premium prices.In recent years, housing prices in Southern Maryland have been steadily rising, but at a slower rate compared to the DC metro area.

we do much better organic and thought the cost for BP was very high compared to using other avenues - what we also see no matter where you are promoting is a lot of the leads want to pick your brain or want 100% financing...

When compared to taking out a new loan, this move saved me about $1,200 per month in my monthly mortgage payment in addition to increasing my principal paydown each month from around $300 on a new loan to over $750 per month on the loan I assumed! 

Work hand-in-hand with your broker and leasing agent to confirm what market rates are doing compared to what is being paid currently.