@Lillian Pintaro,Birmingham’s a lucrative market—it’s been my stomping ground for nearly 20 years, and you can find some excellent deals if you know what you’re after and dive deep by zip code, neighborhood, and city block.For what it’s worth, we manage 2,000+ units (many for out-of-state investors) mostly in the north and west part of town—so think suburbs outside the city limits like Graysville (35073), Adamsville (35005), Mount Olive (35117), Center Point (35215), and the like.Since you’re also open to the surrounding areas, places like Odenville (to the east) and Tuscaloosa (to the southwest) could be worth checking out.

And 20% down for 2-4 unit DSCR.

Depending on your income level, you may be able to take some losses on your return.

Ask how many units they manage and how much experience they have.

I lived in the downstairs unit and rented the upstairs apartment.

Hey gang,I have a tenant in one of my units that has an ESA (emotional support animal).

My thoughts are to have a fire pit area in between the units since each will also have their own terraces.  

Zoning- certain towns are starting to restrict Airbnb type rental units.  

Remember most of Pace's minions have limited understanding of this business so you have to take any endorsements with some level of skepticism. 100% true. 

Personally I was not stoked on the engagement fee and on that particular project, the listing agent (who promised to notify us if anyone else was kicking the tires on the lots) sold one of them and the project didn't make sense at the new number or units.