I'm thinking I can find some lower cost deals in the area too but I need to make sure it's in a location that my fiance is comfortable living in.  

If a Cost Segregation Study had not been performed on this $1,300,000 small office space located in Kentucky, it would have had first year depreciation of approximately $32,723.

Im located in CA and looking at investment properties in Akron, OH.

@David Nacco I agree with your statement and like most places there are locations to be aware of.

I know Myrtle Beach, Scottsdale, and Pinehurst seem to be popular locations.

Hard Money Lenders will look at a few things depending on whether you're applying for bridge or DSCR financing, but primarily your FICO, LTC/ LTV, DSCR, and Location.

@Abdullah HamididdinAs a realtor looking to flip houses in Philadelphia, reaching sellers directly can be a powerful strategy to find off-market deals and potentially secure properties at better prices.

If the overall quantity of commissions is projected to be reduced by 25%+, the most logical place for brokers to save is to renegotiate or locate a better house split.

I am not sure what else I can do to be able to locate owners and contact them, short of hiring a private investigator.

Purchase price: $190,580 Cash invested: $27,000 Bought a duplex in great condition in an excellent location for 10% down that now cashflows at a 35% cash-on-cash return!