We would love to connect with investors, as well as investor-friendly realtors and property managers in the northern Alabama region.Any insights into the local market or recommendations for neighborhoods to explore further would be greatly appreciated.

@Jaycee Greene Yeah it is easy for one to get discouraged when buying this type of project but I must say they are decent when trying to start low and build capital, that way you dont have to deal with **** properties or mediocre neighborhoods again. 

There are a few Dundalk neighborhoods I'd stay away from but for the most part it's a great area for house hacking/BRRRR.

An absolutely amazing forum that has an answer for any question you could ever ask... search the forum or ask. 

It's was so easy for me getting started to get shiny object sindrome instead of locking in ONE STRATEGY, ONE NEIGHBORHOOD, ONE PROPERTY TYPE, ONE RENOVATION TYPE, etc. 

Since I am most familiar with SE Ohio, I plan to start my search in Perry, Vinton, Hocking, Athens, Meigs, and Jackson counties, if you have any contacts in the area or deal with properties yourself in this niche market. 

However, some investors are fine with this strategy if they prefer to minimize their upfront investment and plan to refinance in a few years, especially with potential interest rate cuts from the Fed this year.At the end of the day, it’s all about investing in a growing market, selecting a solid neighborhood, and building a strong team to support you.

My twin sis is actually getting some proceeds from a home sale due to her recent divorce and is looking to invest in Reno, and I am considering investing in a property with her if we find the right multi-family in the right neighborhood for the right price. 

After diligent searching there are ZERO duplexes for sale within an hours drive of my work place.

Additionally, we have equity of approximately $145,000.Now, we are faced with a dilemma: should we sell our current property and purchase in a more favorable neighborhood, or should we rent the house and let it pay for itself.We would greatly appreciate any advice you may have.