Here are some key factors that I'm considering:Potential for Appreciation:Local Metro: The urban environment often sees faster appreciation rates due to high demand and constant development.Nearby Rural: While rural areas might not experience rapid appreciation, they can offer steady growth and potentially lower entry points.

Our biggest issue is lack of affordable housing and lack of inventory in general, which of course creates strong demand/ low vacancy and high rent and price appreciation. 

If it were, the first thing everybody should do is read their contracts to make sure they aren't going to be paying their opponent's legal bills if they lose... because they add up quickly when demand letters are sent.But based on what I've heard so far, I believe this goes back to what public record was at the time of OP's purchase. 

It's proximity to Silver Dollar Theme Park lends itself to seemingly high vacation rental demands in peak seasons.Does anyone have experience investing in the Branson area?

I think you are in a great position with your cash and I am starting to see more distressed sellers in my market.

I'm interested in factors like market demand, competition level, and overall growth prospects. 

Can one place an offer contingent on the seller selling the property vacant? 

Hey i was wondering if anyone knew any dscr lenders that would be willing to take the 2nd position on a loan, i have a property in Oakland california where the seller is willing to finance 85% of the purchase price at 5% interest, The asking is almost 4.6 million on an 18 unit apartment, i dont have the down payment for the remaining 15% which would be 689,250. the seller is willing to come down on the price and at market the apartment brings in 41,255 per month, tenants pay thier own expenses. i tried calling a couple of lenders but they said they wouldnt take the 2nd position or would only finance until 90%.

I will have a brief description of the condition of the property from the seller.

Accountants are in such demand, that the best are not even accepting clients half the time.The other problem I see often with accountants on here is that they specialize in larger investors, and have really high prices when you as a smaller investor do not need all the bells and whistles.Another thing I see is folks thinking they need to have a tax professional in their state.