That keeps me safe and my momentum moving forward with out having massive amounts of cash to invest.In the areas that I invest in it seems that the multifamily market is a little top heavy right now. 

Great places to raise a family and hence they are great places to invest.Those are generally my favorite areas these days, mainly due to the proximity of where I live and also my belief in the long term future of the area.As a first time investor you may want to play it safe and focus on the better areas, but understand those areas are going to cost more per unit. 

Unless you want to invest a lot of time knowing which blocks are safe, you probably want to avoid the area altogether.

@Deborah Walleman  What Kyle Penland says used to work out real good but since the new Dodd Frank and the Safe Act laws past in the recent years, the seller financing has pretty much gone by the way side.  

I try to get lots of people at the property at once to:-minimize wasted time on no shows-generate excitement and get people eager to apply quickly-stay safe -- I own properties in c/d neighborhoods, and while I don't have reason to be threatened, the more people are there, the safer I amPatience and persistence will get your properties rented to good tenants and help you grow your wealth.

This technique can be use over and over and over again if the property is distressed and the equity position after completion is great enough.Best of luck!

This technique often leads to a management nightmare as they, or the management company they have chosen, are not prepared to properly screen tenants and manage a rental property in a distressed community.

"large yard", "pets allowed", "XYZ school district" (if it's a good school district)People also tend to like when all the bedrooms are all on the same floor, something that college kids sharing a house, for example, wouldn't care much about.Be careful not to say things like "safe area" (that's not your place to say) or "close to elementary school" (could be considered steering)

We insulated the sill and headers, then wrapped the pipe and there have been no further problems.Is it a difference in building techniques (insulation, location of plumbing runs, etc) which contributes to the seemingly high incident of frozen pipes?

But marketing for a lease purchase or lease with option buyer, that's probably underwritten through the Dodd Frank and the Safe Act and TILA and RESPA, that's no mean feat.Are you the buyer or an investor?????