When researching rental properties for potential investment. 

Might want to investigate where you think the trash is coming from maybe there is a school nearby and the kids are walking past and just throwing trash down but I would invest in another trash can or just might have to come a little more regularly to pick up the trash so there is no complaints from the neighbors.  

I'm from the Sacramento area and started investing in Memphis in 2013. 

Should I start and look for properties with my 15k or should I keep waiting and get 30k and then start investing?

My name is Chris, I'm just getting started on real estate investing... like from square 1 sort of starting out.

Hi Felicia, its going to vary greatly depending on the market you are planning to invest in.

I know they do not like to give HELOC on investment properties. 

I've been living here for 2 years and would like to start investing in real estate.

Should I not consider investing there?

This means homes are still holding strong value, and buyers are willing to invest in the right property.Although cash sales dipped slightly, with 41.0% of transactions paid in cash (a 4.2% drop), more buyers are opting for financing.