We have at least 2 rehabs under our belt but this house needs literally everything including some foundational repairs.  

I have heard that the ideal areas are between the 1604 and 610 belt routes and north of 90 are the prime areas for real estate. 

With over six transactions under my belt within the first six months, I was swiftly touted as the rising star in my brokerage, even landing radio advertisements.

You're better off starting with something more grounded, like securing funds and getting a few transactions under your belt.

I've never encountered snow damage growing up in "the snow belt" but you would need to factor in snow removal cost if its a multifamily.

So if you get out of the negative cash flow home (I agree with the others above), you can hit the reset button, and house hack 4 more times between you and your wife using your VA benefits, and get the right type of cash flowing properties under your belt with $0 down, before having to move to Conventional financing.TYFYS and best of luck!

You'd prob. get better information on their own from Neighborhood Scout. no argument from me Agents have to start somewhere and not all agents are seasoned pros or grew up in the hood they are selling.. and for sure with low end rentals in the rust belt and mid west it can be very very block to block and you just dont want to take a listing agents word for it.. you know they may have to make their car payment ..

Started back 4 years ago wiser, more mature, and with years of learning about real estate under my belt and kicking rear end!

IMHO.the way to buy mid west rust belt props is to figure out the Median home price in the MSA and buy at that or a little higher.. dont buy at 50% or less of the Median you will not have a good experience again IMHO and after funding literally thousands of these homes over 22 years.

As you get a few flips under your belt with the right team and figure out what area you want to direct focus, then start buying for the long term play.