So after studying many markets, I settled on my first single family rental in South Bend, Indiana.

Problem we have had is that you'll need more saw blades, you nailer will need to be set so high you'll bend the nails when you shoot them (so get a heavier hammer!)

I own a rental off of bell road in Williams Bend...getting 1% rent value.....I like that area...to me feels like good price vs rent potential....a lot of areas are getting too expensive with the real estate boom in Nashville....or are to unsafe IMOJust my two cents

Hmmmm, Bob, I believe we can recommend something without bending the truth.

Overall I don't think it is a great idea to compromise on what you are trying to accomplish just to get in the game.If you buy something and then the market does tank for whatever reason you are stuck with it so you can bend a little but don't go crazy(For all of those who say they don't see the market weakening anytime soon I challenge you to find anyone saying things were getting ready to tank 10 years ago.

I know that is crazy for my first flip but I actually bend kitchens for years so I am comfortable with that.

If there is a precedent of you bending or breaking your own lease rules for 1 tenant then you have no leverage after that changing your mind mid lease bad idea.

Curious to hear what you end up doing.My local market is very cost prohibitive (Bend, OR) but I keep coming across posts that strongly recommend staying local.

I've owned multifamily in South bend but sold off that portfolio.

It’s about how they’ll bend her words and make her look like a disgruntled investor with a mission to kill his reputation.