Prices are still relatively low compared to many other metros, and rental demand remains strong.I built my portfolio to 12 doors there while living in Detroit (now back in California) and have seen firsthand how the right strategy can still work.

@Zach Howard there is no agreed upon Classification in the 1-4 unit market.We've done our best to logically create a system for our market, mostly based upon relative sale prices, but also using crime rates, rents, occupant income and a few other variables. 

Quote from @Richa Wardhan: Hi All,I am a relatively new investor with a full time well paying job.I have 4 SFH in Class A neighborhoods in Gainesville area.

De nada 😎I don't know that market at all (FYI, I don't see this is other Midwest markets where my CFO clients buy properties), but I suspect it's related to perhaps the international investors that agent may work with...they are often cash buyers as it's very difficult to borrow here if you're not a U.S. citizen.

I am a relatively new investor.

Here’s what you need to know:Key Benefits for Landlords1.

(Especially a 2-4 unit.)Do they have friends/relatives/co-workers that would rent rooms from them if they bought a property to show more income?

If you have material participation, you can benefit.

LTV Consideration – The 60%-70% LTV is usually based on the After-Repair Value (ARV), meaning your loan should be within that range relative to the projected value after renovations. 2.

When I first arrived and invested on the Pacific Coast in 2018 it was still relatively unknown to investors and vacation rental investors.