Now that values are quite a bit higher, it could be tougher, as the comps banks are using when deciding whether to approve the short sale, counter it, etc. are trending higher and higher (but might not be true comps to the property you're trying to buy).

Tile is tougher, but it's not tenant proof either.  

Cap rates have even compressed a lot in Schen in the past 18 mos though, it's tougher to find deals but WAY easier than Albany or Troy, and frankly I'm more comfortable with the safety of many Schen neighborhoods than I am with Troy, there are shootings daily in Troy lately.  

BRRRR can work essentially anywhere, and I’m not saying avoid reading, but as a new investor I would avoid the tougher neighborhoods or any large rehab projects.

I have a client that wants to buy one of my investment properties for roughly $50k (she has the cash).After closing, she wants to take 80% of the equity out and use it to buy another property.I know properties that are less than $50k in value are a bit tougher to get loans on.

Rent control in UC is tougher than Hoboken (I deal with properties in both).

The more you think about it the tougher it sounds.  

Its tougher to find MLS deals in Harford County, but they are out there.Good luck!

It's tougher (but not impossible) to do it with bad credit and no capital at the same time.

SFH 3/2 - It's a tougher part of town, higher crime rates, median household income of $30k, 48% of homes are rentals with a high participation from the national property inv co's.