On the flip side, they might have some contacts for you as well which could help you finance the property, but if I were in your shoes, I would hit up every avenue I could to secure affordable financing for your project before pursuing this further.

The partner’s sons will not trouble you much, but look out that some boys poorer, much poorer than yourselves, whose parents cannot afford to give them the advantages of a course in this institute, advantages which should give you a decided lead in the race–look out that such boys do not challenge you at the post and pass you at the grand stand.

I live in Brooklyn but Queens and Long Island are my top choices because they're closer to home and more affordable.

I am thinking of buying an affordable house living in it for about a year, move out and use that property for a rental.

Good mix of affordable houses and pretty solid rents. 

I came across your post because I'm looking in the greater Dayton, OH area as a  possible first market for me as I live in the San Francisco Bay area and cannot afford to start out here. 

Im looking to invest in multi family (affordable housing to be specific).

All states saw property appreciation in comparison to a year ago.Eventually affordability will become an issue but for now the market is still thriving.

It is my general understanding that to convert to Chapter 7 from 13, you have to not be able to afford the payment plan the courts originally ordered...Anyone had a similar situation?

I would ideally like to find something in this area or perhaps further south where homes might be more affordable.