lol Never understood the dislike for our market here, while we didnt see the big "boom" other areas did years ago, we didnt get the big bust either, its steady and gradual on the whole but you definitely do need somebody that knows the area well as values change dramatically even street by street.

Each of these variables will dramatically change the advice for the individual asking this question.

But most importantly, the assumptions can dramatically effect those numbers, so you should really be drilling into those before making any investment decisions.

I did find a new lender that will loan 80% on purchase, 100% of reno though. reducing my out of pocket expenses dramatically.

The average price/sq/ft will increase dramatically in the next 10 years. 

ESAs are real, there are studies proving they help dramatically.

Rents don't raise dramatically depending on what jobs are coming in and out.  

This has been a steady increase, rather than a dramatic jump.The housing market in Atlanta is weak.

If the answer is yes, and there's the potential for it improve dramatically, then I would pull the trigger.

Its one reason you see HML now require skin... at lest until they get to know you very well.The other thing I see for buy and hold investors is dramatically under estimating operating costs.