*Most* of the time it is better to start off investing someplace you know intimately than picking cities out of a hat based on statistics you read on a screen. 

Her office is based here out of Gainesvillle. 

U know investors go for paper returns with no thought to tenant base and RISK.. no different in Vegas than in any other market.

People participating are all over the rainbow in background, personality, strengths, financial position, family make up, and color. 

Does your opinion change based on that? 

I am new to real estate and based out of LA looking to learn more about out of state investing! 

But the overall ROI is based on the year.  

The market data is what it is, either good or bad based on your view. 6.

We had an inspection done and and then negotiated the price down to $197,000 from $250,000 based on the fact we would allow my husband's step dad rent a room during ski season, the faulty roof, and other issues with the property.

Based on what I’m reading (2% rule, 50% rule), and the cost of property management companies; it seems better to just sell it for its current value of $550k and invest the equity.