The Midwest has not one thing that is overly amazing, but it scores reasonably well in every single category.

I am a newbie investor looking to purchase my first rental property, and I have been caught between going for a single-family or a multifamily rental.

Quote from @Khyree Randall: I'm about to start working again soon and I'm ready to start investing in getting my first deal.

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Definitely some cause for long term concern, but this also can give opportunity to other investors that are willing to invest out of state or more people moving to other states like AZ and TX with long term appreciation in these markets.How is the appreciation in Phoenix?

Quote from @Steve NA: Hello All,I am new to investing in general (outside of a condo I have rented over the years).

In real estate investing, financing is as important as finding the right property.

If you can find an investment that pays for itself, you won't be so nervous about investing.I also recommend you educate yourself on how to manage well.

So, by waiting until approximately February (time for everything to stabilize and to pull funds out), I can have an extra $110,000 of investable capital.Thoughts?

Small upfront investments in expertise can save you big in the long run.