In my opinion, the folks that blindly listed their properties based on the presidential election will force the prices down even further.

Househack a 2-4 unit property.

Quote from @Bryant Brislin: Land in the path of development that may seem a little far out, but your gut/intution and common sense from an urban planning perspective tells you that some day, whether it's in 10 years, 20 years, etc it will be a great long-term position for your family to have and hopefully sell at a signifcant multiple return compared to what you've paid for it.

I would find 2-3 local property managers to interview and do walk-throughs with. 

Purchase price: $125,000 Cash invested: $25,000 Sale price: $230,000 Bought the property about 4 years ago, originally it was a 2-family rental.

I am looking for a local lender in DFW to finance a few of rental properties as well.Thanks,Tal Hi Tal, my firm can finance 1-4 familes, condos and townhomes if that's what you're looking for.

In reality, these are two very different things, but they add up to what we call “cash to close”.Let's define the difference between closing costs and prepaid items:Closing costsare one-time fees that you will ONLY incur if you purchase or refinance a property.

I am an attorney for affordable housing developments throughout the country.

If I fail to spend all my money before I die, she will inherit the high credit, corporate backed NNN properties I developed/repurposed over the last 15 years.

I'm looking for advice on areas of Jacksonville or nearby to buy a 2-4 unit property for a personal residence with a small family.