with that said, should you increase your down payment to mask flaws in an otherwise terrible deal - an alligator that will eat you alive with deferred maintenance that is in a worse neighborhood than you think, but an agent sold you on it because it has new countertops? 

Real estate's low liquidity can complicate required minimum distributions (RMDs).

Two weeks later, the client locked down a deal that appraised well above their initial projections.If you’re serious about pushing your boundaries..maybe setting your sights on Chicago’s undervalued neighborhoods or San Antonio’s quieter pockets..let’s talk.

@Dion DePaoliWe do work almost exclusively in low value band assets under 125K values.

By the time Spring comes around, they are used to the new rent.I have low turnover in part because my rents lag the market.

It's typical to sell 40k programs to people after the free or low money get together.

Localize City (Homebuyers and investors who want a deeper understanding of neighborhood dynamics and potential risks) 8.

You may want to keep this on the "down low"...or more developers/builders might move to Boise!

Like Adam mentioned, it's not a good neighborhood.

The key is really focusing on the right neighborhoods, knowing your numbers, and being patient for the right opportunities.As for the fix-and-flip market, the lower entry costs can definitely make it a great place to start, but you've got to be mindful of renovation budgets and timelines.