Most homes in lower end areas of these locations I mentioned where you could potentially acquire in the $400k range would not rent for more than $3500 so you would certainly be cash flow negative.

The kitchen was being remodeled, so the tech was able to see the gas valve that would be used for a gas range, if I were to ever get one. 

In about a year I would like to purchase a single family home in the Eau Claire area in the price range of 150 to 200k and plan to put about 20% down as an investment rental.

A general range tends to be 85% to 100% covered.LTV is normally expressed as a percentage and that percentage is of the ARV.

It is the reason when you pull up a sold listing on the public side of HAR it gives you a range it could have sold in.

With the federal stimulus and now the state Eviction diversion program it is delaying a potential slump in pricing.

My intent is to close on, reposition and resale in 5-7 years a great value add opportunity well under cost of replacement in the area based on the following criteria:Units 70-120age range 1980-2005class B & C, workforce housingSouthern Austin MSA & Northeast San Antonio MSAI know it's a very competitive market and that there will be some challenges as we get through the current environment.

Once you figured that out, you want to focus on employer diversity and supply/demand. 

Top Reasons to Invest In The San Antonio Real Estate MarketStrong & diverse economy.Unemployment rate below 4%.A well educated productive workforce.#2 recession-proof city.

What price range?