Best neighborhood and best assets are subjective and largely based on the individuals capabilities (balance sheet, skill set, time etc.)

ABL, which is the basis for HML/fix and flip lending, will have different criteria and different focuses than multi-year loans based on cashflow and borrower credit score (long term mortgages).

I'm sure it was highway robbery - it certainly was based on the man-hours it took - but when you are in a desperate situation, you do what you have to do to get yourself out of it.  

We're National - I'm based in California.   

Annual fee $25.PenFed - max 3 other properties, 89% LTV Regions- yes HELOC but no LOC SCCU Florida 70% LTV, 6.25% interest only, not LLC Sound CU "non-owner occupied HELOC, capped at $150K and interest rates are prime + 2%, 3% or 4%, based on credit, not to exceed 70% ltv.”TD Bank TIAA Direct was EverBank Tower FCU, all states except TX, max 45 DTI, green card ok.

I would recommend you begin researching Chicago based meetups as there are a bunch of really good ones.

Andy Sirkin, based in San Francisco but supposedly has done some in Las Angeles. 

For any value add project, the primary evaluation is based on the numbers.Provided you have trustworthy teammates for the renovation side and a competent agent on the valuation side, you'll perform no matter the location.It seems your weighing factors that relate more towards long-term investing and where your asset will appreciate the most.In respect to emerging markets, you'll want to use characteristics like population growth, employment growth, safety trends and path of progress.

I am local to Los Angeles - based in Orange County.A bit about me: I’m a civil engineer by profession with experience in local government.

I am based out of Westchester County, NY, looking to invest in multifamily properties.