Here is a chart that you can build in an excel spreadsheet and enter the information to each of these data points for any city that you want to explore.

I do have a duplex in Ladson and on the books it is an excellent performing property, it exceeds the 1% rule, and I paid 129K for it (I've only had it a year and a half so time will tell) but I had to be patient and then move fast.

If the borrower is a seasoned house flipper, this may be an excellent risk to take.

I live in Los Angeles, CA but the contractor would be on the ground and onsite for the first year, with me moving back home in 2020.My beginning steps was the Detroit market - after a year of research only this past Monday did all conversations lead to Atlanta.Any and all answers, suggestions, and advice is greatly appreciated, as this is my very venture into anything real estate.From what I vaguely know of Riverdale - make that your very last option as crime and lack of job growth was not too positive as of late 2017...only my one cent.Most excellent luck to you in bringing my birth city to life!

Hi @Rick Howell,Excellent Post.

In terms of property management software, some people still use Excel, we use AppFolio for one of our properties.

Oral agreements won't hold up in court.

@Jeff Cagle, excellent points.

There is a plethora of lenders one can do a deal with, but I'm looking for an asset based lender who is fast, reliable and has excellent customer service. 

Like in every area, there are small number that are excellent, and a small number that are horrible and most are just okay.