BP had a great post on this last year, shared by @Brandon Turner BP Portfolio LoansGood luck!

I found a great SFR in a very friendly family neighborhood built in the last 25 years (less maintenance risk).  

2) Have you lived in the home 2 out of the last 5 years?

Write it up as a personal letter.When you do all that, then contact a local RE Agent to give you a list of all the houses in that neighborhood that have sold in the last 5 years with all cash.

Too bad I didn't see this until just now - @Robin Maza and I were at BREIA last night as well.

@Matt Lefebvre How long does a contract usually last?

I’ve spent the last 13 years or so chasing the rabbit hole of success in the 9-5 world — successful I suppose, depending on the metrics you use to measure that sort of thing.A couple years ago, I dipped my toe back into the real estate investing world.

I currently live in Brick, new Jersey (Ocean county) and I've been house hacking for the last few years having had a roommate living with me in my extra bedroom paying me rent.

Write it up as a personal letter.When you do all that, then contact a local RE Agent to give you a list of all the houses in that neighborhood that have sold in the last 5 years with all cash.

These people usually own very little real estate or have something to sell you (their advice, a turnkey in Kansas City, or a "free" seminar)I own 19 units in Oakland and have bought them all in the last 2 years.