They're all fairly large cities and as such will have areas that range the full spectrum from A-D.

I would think this would cut down on the percent of the population who is on the renting side of the spectrum.

Where are on the spectrum of prices and rents does this property fall?

You will find plenty of people on opposite ends of the spectrum and everything in between.   

@Ryan L. appreciation and cash flow tend to exist on opposite ends of a spectrum and your investment strategy should move along a sliding scale between the two based on a variety of factors.

Making sure both ends of the spectrum don't get to your head is a key in longevity in this career path. 

A contractor (us), a realtor (also us), and a real estate attorney (Shawn's fiance is an attorney that works at a full spectrum firm, and he also has contacts from his 10 years as a realtor).

A contractor (us), a realtor (also us), and a real estate attorney (Shawn's fiance is an attorney that works at a full spectrum firm, and he also has contacts from his 10 years as a realtor).

I'd try to find a lender that will fund an investment loan at the lower end of the down payment spectrum.

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