The housing shortage here an Knoxville is a very interesting and very real problem that we face.

That said, if you determine this is where you want to be if you build the management systems around that type of property my guess is there will be no shortage of opportunity where current owners "tried their best" --  definitely not for the faint of heart.My 2 cents.b

Chicago area investors buying 2-flats - There’s no shortage of classic Chicago 2-flats for sale around the city’s many neighborhoods, and if you’re willing & able to buy and renovate in a rougher area I can see how the finances may work, but I’m having loads of trouble making the numbers work in more desirable areas.Are there any Chicago BP users buying 2-flats in areas like Wicker or Humboldt Park, Bucktown, the Milwaukee corridor up through Avondale, or West Town/Ukrainian Village?

There’s no shortage of scammers out there posing as hard money lenders willing to take your money in the form of upfront fees.

I am sure you will find no shortage of resources here.I am a Realtor, investor, and developer in Southern Maine.

The building industry currently has a shortage of work.

Home prices have been rising everywhere, amid a critical housing shortage.

(as in the triplex example) and studio for presumably less, paying $535 for a "room" in a house suggests to me that either there is a severe housing shortage in your area, those "rents" are inflated (because of frequent vacancies/evictions, etc) or you will have some very challenging tenants to deal with here.       

Unfortunately with real you can end up having to pay the shortage when you sell.

If it's a deal there's no shortage of cash buyers and you can start to buy your list.