Quote from @Brendan Jones: For the homes, and or properties that you will use as a primary or a rental property one big thing I look for is infrastructure in the area, extrinsic value (I.e. hospitals in the area, schools, and job market), and the last thing is creature comforts for people (I.e. is a store to get groceries 1 hour away or 2 minutes away).

Quote from @Quinzel Waiters: Hello all I'm new to the Real estate space but I'm working on getting my first off market dealCurrently I'm looking at a heavily distressed property that's priced too high.

Hello Jaycee, I would say around $250K in the current market...

But it's playing with fire to buy there if STR is a priority as it's very likely they will eventually start enforcing it better.Yes I've seen this same thing in some of the markets we operate in.

Since you’re focused on buy & hold multiplexes, consider networking with local investors, refining your underwriting skills, and researching markets with strong cash flow and appreciation potential.

Be sure to check out the free tools BP provides to help analyze deals you may have and also market insights.

Sit back and wait for the market conditions to flip to where those strategies would work for me, or adapt to the current market.  

I'm planning on buying a LTR at the moment, likely small multifamily. markets are hard too.

Cleveland would be a great market for you.

So, I’m curious how you are managing to find your deals, whether you are buying at auctions or via marketing direct to sellers.