I joined bigger pockets to broaden my knowledge in investing in real estate and also tips,tricks,hints,advice,ideas,thoughts, you name it on how to better myself and my career.

The multi-family inventory is pretty low out here and I'm considering doing deals in Chicago, and various suburbs to broaden my scope.For those of you who are full time W2 employees and part time investors/landlords how far from your place or residence do you generally pick up buy-and-holds? 

I guess as a soon to be dad to, I am probably overthinking the whole school thing :)Thanks so much for your response as it is broadening my horizons :)

Avid fan of RICH DAD POOR DAD books and it really broadened my view about real estate investment.  

My interest is to broaden my knowledge regarding real estate investment and provide investment opportunities for myself and others in often undeserved communities.

Long story short I am looking to widen my network of investors local or not local if you would like to partner on a deal or even if could you find an investment property in this area I am just simply looking to broaden my network and reach out to fellow BP members.

If you still can't find comps, you can broaden the search area, but this is generally not as safe, as the values may differ greatly as you get further away from your subject property.

You will be able to broaden your MA and CT network there.

But, eventually you'll be able to find something - whether it's in Austin, or after broadening your search to other cities (both approaches have their pros and cons!)

The next 3 ended up 78-82% of ARV all-in because I broadened my geography and tightened up on my number criteria (targeting deals below 85% all-in, 3/2/2 or 4/2/2, 1200-2500 sq ft).