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While I expect a lot of owners are coming up on refi in the area due to the popularity of 5/15 ARMs when lots of properties last changed hands, a year ago I sold the first property I ever purchased, a 20-unit Class B in College Station, to a family office from NYC... its not like there isn't competition in the area.   

@Colleen Prescott I'm also in the Bay Area and I can definitely understand wanting to invest out of state, that's a popular option among investors near us.

Contrary to popular belief investing in RE isnt all that easy. 

Orlando is popular for Vacation Rentals and talking w other Florida investors something to consider in FL is insurance cost depending on area it can be a big expense.

Crime rate, location, location, location, visibility, proximity to schools and popular amenities, average median income, and other close by comparable properties. 

I wanted to share my two cents regarding the popular RESPONSE Real Estate Education/Workshops for anyone who may be researching reviews for it just as I once did just a few months back.

I am looking to buy a rental before the end of the year and am trying to decide if I should go after a single family home for around 100K (115- 95) (known as property "A" or get a single family home that has two units on it home with a carriage house around 200k (190 - 215( known as property "B").The "A" home would get around 1000 a month in rent and the "B" would get about 1800 together in rent.The "A" home is in a little worse area but is growing in popularity.

@Brigitte KayWainscoting is pretty popular these.

The cheap stuff still is and has been for a while too popular with too many people who want think they're on HGTV and overpay....Or OOS tossing money at spreadsheets...