While I’m open to both turn-key and fixer-upper properties, my preference leans slightly toward value-add opportunities where I can improve the property and increase equity or cash flow.That said, I’m also happy to consider turn-key options that provide immediate cash flow if they fit within my investment strategy.

I was in a six hour property management certification class with the Maryland Association of Realtors yesterday where this was discussed.

I took a week off of work and took the classes and received my license, signed up with the closest broker to where I live and received all my tools, MLS logins, and it’s been a blessings since!

Cash buyers have the upper hand due to no appraisal contingency and able to close a lot quicker.

Hey everyone, I attended some classes that turned out to be scams and watched every video online.

Anyone trying to tell you a certain asset class is good or bad these days is probably trying to sell you something.

The upper east side is still beautiful right on the lake, but many of the other districts have tapered off when the big jobs left. 

Many people assume they have the right to affordable housing in markets the middle, or even upper middle class can’t afford. 

Hard to give good advice without more info, but since You are single no kids it's hard to beat buying a single family fixer upper and living in it for two years and then selling for tax free profits....I'm a big fan of Waltham these days $.02 

G'Day Alejandro,As a few have already mentioned, take a peak at Toledo also.In my opinion lower potential for long term appreciation but solid/"boring" cashflow.I prefer my portfolio to be "boring" but cashflowing lolLow entry points (Sub $100,000), high rents (Above the 1% rule).Blue collar working class decent folks that will stay and pay.Depending on the area but no derelict homes, yards well kept, cars with wheels and all tenants are employed.Plus, all are sophisticated enough to pay rent online so property management doesn't have to collect rents with bullet proof vests and shot guns lolI'm bias toward Toledo but it's worth considering.Wishing you much success