As most know, this region was hit hard by Hurricane Helene.

Go to small local/regional banks NOT national ones.

IMO outside of a few small markets in the southeast the midwest is the only region in the U.S right now where you can purchase property with leverage and still expect a reasonable cash flow. 

Geographic LocationDefine the regions or markets where you want to invest.

Everyone will tell you it’s great to get started early, or you can just move after a year, but in the current environment in our region the rent your property will generate after you move out will likely be less than your mortgage, if you are tied to the area and feel confident you want to stay in whatever property you buy for 3-5 years go for it, if you want flexibility rent and throw that money into and index fund. 

I am basically looking for a cashflow property in the Lehigh Valley or anywhere else, but I would love to visit the property as I am staying in the NJ/NY region.

There are slight Regional variations in labor prices, but it's not as large a discrepancy as people think.

Hey y'all, I have approached a point where I have built up more confidence in performing my first house flip in the Charlotte metro region.

@Jose Martinez I use a local regional bank that has about 15 branches in northern New England.

Here’s why I’m asking: I have an Excel model that analyzes deals for a specific region.