Instead of analyzing individual houses, focus on an area (or a few areas).Find out:- what typical houses look like in those areas- when they were built- what their size and amenities are- what they sell for (per sqft, so you can compare)- what they rent for- what kind of people live in those areas (occupation and income are two primary characteristics to look at)Then define what you're looking for.

@Andrew Z.I do my investing and property management in cleveland.Here's what I love: Houses are affordable, rents are stable and growing, and the housing stock is surprisingly nice and full of character.

Maybe that's the way it should be since at the end of the day, price is defined by buyers' willingness to pay.

Home was updated to fit in the character of the style and age of the home.

As somebody starting off - you're going to have to define what you want (or go and see it), and see if they can accommodate or make other suggestions. 

In the day and age of the internet and technology there are definitely better more defined ways.

Good morning community.It has been long time I haven’t posted in here but now I want to ask the most general question about the rental investing journey I want to start.I need your help to figure out which are the professional characters I need to bring on board with me in this adventure.Reason I am asking this, because after having read several book about this topic, one that always pop up is: “build a team of people that know what you don’t know”.

Is anyone knowledgeable about the difference between Multifamily buildings (what is defined an apartment building as opposed to a dwelling) and the different tax implications for each?

When downturn hits you in an infinite game this number you have defined and the College education you would have acquired will play the role of torch and show your the path forward.Hope this helps.

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