Were you investing with a vacation loan / 10% down?

In other words if they are all acceptable places from an investing point of view, change your perspective and look at the other things they have to offer. 

Let's say someone is looking to scale a portfolio of single-family or small MF, long-term rental.

Without this workout, the down payment requirements, current levels of interest rates and cost of the transaction would not be incentivizing enough to for investment. 

I have been in property management for 20 years, almost 3 years ago I moved to Birmingham AL to start my investment journey.

@Matt Powers  Have you done any training, schooling in real estate investing? 

Here’s a breakdown of some top areas:Cash Flow-Friendly NeighborhoodsWest Charlotte: Known for affordability and strong rental yields, West Charlotte offers opportunities in single-family and small multi-family properties.Gastonia: Just outside of Charlotte, Gastonia is a great spot for investors seeking cash flow.

I'm sure they also told you their systems will protect against aggressive attorneys and creditors and make you invisible so nobody will ever dare file a claim against you...it's all a money grab.If you are a sole proprietor I am putting my money on the fact a single member LLC in the state in which you live/own real estate will suffice.

Investment Info:Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment in Clinton.

Welcome aboard Kerry and good luck investing!