Cities like Memphis and Columbus often have more affordable properties and good cash flow opportunities, making them popular choices for investors.

the answer is for you to learn how to analyze markets to find those micro-markets...like every other REI has to do. 

Make sure you do your math correctly when analyzing property taxes…they will be eye opening.

I did all of the work myself and know the ARV's in the area pretty well so that helped. this is like my 8th deal and I analyzed deals for like 3 years before I bought my first property so that has gotten way easier.

Be sure to check out the free tools BP provides to help analyze deals you may have and also market insights.

To find a pre-foreclosure home, buyers can search popular websites that pick up feeds from an aggregator or they can pay for the feed.

Now you repeat that process until it's paid off.Disadvantages:It took a while for me to set up.Bank account is always low, lol.People can spend a lot with that amount of credit.People think I'm weird when I tell them DId you analyze what would happen if you moved all of that money you were using to pay off a heloc, not get a heloc and put that money in a treasury or other type of account that got you 6% interest or invest in an ETF or something lower risk?

To get the answer, you have to learn how to analyze markets to find those micro-markets...like every other REI has done in the past, still does today, and will do in the future.

I've worked with groups like Sands Investment Group, Hudson Edge LLC, and others, where I primarily analyzed industrial properties with long-term leases and high recent growth potential, alongside stable A-class multifamily properties with value-add opportunities.While many of the groups I've worked with are hesitant to relinquish control of their investments, my goal is to create a balanced yet diversified portfolio, focusing on high-growth industrial assets and value-add multifamily properties.

It is the most popular software in the industry, and most Tax Preparers are familiar with it, which makes tax season easier.