8/14 update: Steven Yoak is not a part of this initial post: he has been instrumental and amazing since I’ve started working with him.

Quote from @Miguel Del Mazo: It basically says that if the electric bill is twice what the same month's bill from last year was, the overage will be charged as a fine.That's a good barometer actually.

I get the general gist of it but also know it’s a little more complicated than the videos make it out to be.

Budget wise I would like to stay below $220,000 for the house. 

Are you buying off the MLS?

It all comes down to picking the right areas that work well with your personality and attract the type of clientele you feel comfortable working with. 

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Lawton definitely has its reputation, and you're right about the single-industry concern and the high crime perception, which makes it counterintuitive for many investors.

Post it in the Classified and you'll get all the Cleveland PM's reaching out to you.

Here are the details:- Current occupancy with a monthly income of $2,750- Purchase price: approximately $145,000 (putting 25% down, around $36,250)- Location: McKeesport, PAAs a relatively new investor with two properties in different states, I'm looking for guidance on how to analyze this deal.