I interviewed 2 investors with big portfolios in Baltimore recently and can share that video with you if you would like a more in depth explanation of where to invest and where to stay away from just DM me 

Thanks for sharing your approach with me David.

Since today is the deadline to file 1099s with the IRS for all contract workers, I thought I'd share a simple "best practice" for getting the paperwork done.Print out a short stack of W9 forms to keep in your car or bag, and hand one to EACH vendor upon your first meeting (or at least before you pay them). 

Thanks again for sharing...I'm taking notes and learning !!!

Does anyone in the area have any info or war stories they can share?  

And even though they work a little different they all share a page within the section 8 voucher that you receive from the tenant in order to request an inspection where it ask you for comparable rental properties in the area.

Assuming it is a decent deal, can you offer him different terms and see if you can fund it with a smaller entry cost which might make it easier for you to find the cash (hard money, a partner to fund the cash and share in the ownership).

This is the first time I a sharing this information.

If you can share your email and a few pieces of info, happy to send over some pricing on a DSCR loan. 

(BTW, I've created a spreadsheet to estimate the rental income required to qualify for specific properties and am happy to share it with anyone interested).After conducting some research and attending open houses, I found very few properties that meet my financial criteria within San Diego.