I have ALSO heard its not about timing the market rather time IN the market, so this is where a SFH could potentially be "easier" to find.Im constantly in a headspace where I tell myself I have to get really creative to finance a MFH or come in with a 5% conventional loan and fixing a MFH to force appreciation although cash flow may not be there the first year or two.

I'm looking at C/B class properties in C/B class neighborhoods in the midwest.Do these numbers look about right?

Zoning is an important first set to to look at to make sure your vision is actually allowed on the land.

you are not the first lien holder if there is nothing recorded.

As a first-time home buyer, beingwell-informed and prepared can make all the difference in turning thisexperience into a smooth and enjoyable journey.

@Carolyn Hamilton-Bernicky - Congrats on your first property! 

@Chris Seveney, Curious as both of you think prices will decline on the overall asset class next year, but both of you state you are purchasing more.

First, you have the inspection period (try to get at least 7 days).

There are investors out there with money looking to partner on deals, that's how I got my first one done.

Hi BP,I own 2 rental properties in Baltimore MD and i am first having trouble deciding on whether to place them in an LLC or not (I plan to slowly scale and house hack a new property once a year).