@Trevor Aydelott No,I'm no longer looking in Lorain.

Most desirable areas in Tampa Bay are in AE or higher risk flood zones and generally sell for a premium for a comparable home placed elsewhere - all else equal . 

Quote from @Steven Catudal: Hi all,My partner and I are looking to buy investment properties in Alabama, specifically Birmingham.

I believe you should be able to get one for 3.5% down.If I were in your situation, I would think about where I want to be living and where I want to be investing in real estate.

You’re in the right place, and it’s great to see your enthusiasm about getting started in real estate investing.

I was really hoping to get in on the ground level and grow with them. 

I'm use to a move-in inspection documenting the condition of everything at time of move-in. 

It's tough in this market but not dead, off market deals are very tough to get right now and you have to jump on them when you see a good one.

Once my net worth gets high enough, I’ll probably 1031 into higher cash flow  investments.In my area, a quality B class SFH is worth approximately 300k, so if I’m all in 240k, my net worth went up.

Looking forward to connecting with all of you!