I'm not saying it's impossible to get small, value-add MF in the Southeast, but I am saying that most people I talk to have no idea what they're up against and often have unrealistic expectations of what they can buy here for the money.

In some areas, winter is a good time to buy as there are fewer sales, so you can get a better deal.

Investment Info:Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment in Faubush.

I can't yet afford to buy anything for myself in the city, let alone a multi-family, so I ended up buying my very first property out of state.My high-rise building is located in an "A" neighborhood and was recently sold to a new owner.

Same thought on buying an existing location.We use a Wagon Wheel and or Linked approach to competition. 

I want to buy a duplex when I enter college and house hack the other half.

Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

Wealth is built in the long term buy and hold. 

We are looking to move to the north Tampa suburbs by the end of this year and considering our options between buying a resale house or a new construction house from a builder.

If you are still looking, buy in Columbus and house-hack.