Quote from @Jed Butikofer: Quote from @Henry Clark:   On line look for property listings that aren’t in the auction  I have researched as you suggested and found a pretty good understanding of what these property tax sales are and it looks like a great opportunity.

Specifically, what research results told you these were two good cities to invest in?  

It’s worth researching to see if this might be a good fit for your situation.Lease Structure and Clauses: Work with an attorney to draft a lease with strong clauses for late fees, maintenance responsibilities, and other terms to protect your interests.Target Stable Tenant Profiles: While no tenant is risk-free, targeting tenant pools that historically have more stability (e.g., retirees, dual-income households, or tenants relocating for work) may reduce risk.Stay Up to Date on Landlord-Tenant Laws: Understanding your rights and obligations can help you navigate issues more effectively if they arise.That said, if the potential risks are keeping you up at night and the financial pressure of an eviction would be too much, selling may still be the best option for peace of mind.

So, when investing in areas they don’t really know, investors should research the different property Class submarkets.

Just starting to research how to invest w/ SDIRAs. 

Market OverviewEconomic Growth: Albuquerque's economy is a blend of military bases, nuclear research facilities, and universities.

So, when investing in areas they don’t really know, investors should research the different property Class submarkets.

It's a hub for startups, venture capital, and cutting-edge research.

Meet with a local banker & schedule a time to talk with a mortgage broker, they'll give you at least a baseline of what kind of down payment options and rates are out there.After that, if you're still wanting to research more creative options, do some looking into seller financing (a very hot topic with good, and bad, advice out there), look into private lenders, and commercial financing options.If you're wanting to live in 1/4 of your quadplex, then conventional residential loans may in fact be your best option as you can purchase that with a fannie/freddy loan with very low down, and use up to 75% of the income from the property toward your own income. 

@Josh LansberryIt’s exciting that you’re ready to take action in the Raleigh/Research Triangle market, an area with strong growth potential.