Even in a city with a declining overall population, there are still pockets experiencing growth that can be good options.

That said, good wholesalers have a handful of buyers in their back pocket that get all of their best deals.

We have two per month, which will be added to the events section of "Bigger Pockets AVL Meetup" on Meetup.com later today.

It looks like you've already received some stellar advice here on Bigger Pockets.

Expect to put no money in your own pocket for a couple years.  

Quote from @Raif Jochim: Bigger Pockets Community -I'm trying to plan for the future and have a question I'd like your thoughts on.  

If you are worried about out of pocket costs, see if maybe a rehab loan is an option to get everything needed done now and refinance in 3 months when everything is complete.

@Armell MayersBigger Pockets is a great place to find a real estate tax accountant.

Purchase price: $86,000 Cash invested: $2,500 After being done with Rich Dad, Poor Dad, several podcasts (including bigger pockets), and other resources we were desperate to take action.

I remember with my SFRs in the beginning, it seemed liked anytime I spoke to my PM there was an issue that required more money out of pocket.