We understand there are drawbacks of purchasing condos especially just the one unit, but we’re hoping for some preliminary insight and guidance on our initial entry into the world of real estate investing. 

I have a flip property in Texas that has 1 exterior entry/exit door.

@Jerry Puckett I've been adding to the list every other week when the new entries are added.

The barrier to entry is too high for me here, although I did do a live in refinance here.

In no particular order I have listed some of the most popular markets for out of state investorsCleveland, OhioDayton, OhioToledo, OhioYoungstown, OhioCincinnati, OhioMemphis, TennesseeBirmingham, AlabamaKansas City, MissouriSaint Louis, MissouriIndianapolis, IndianaDetroit, MichiganErie, PennsylvaniaLouisville, KentuckyMilwaukee, WisconsinJackson, MississippiEach of these markets is popular with turnkey investors because of the low barrier to entry, high rental demand & high rent to price ratio.

It is a profession with a very low barrier to entry.  

(It may even be worse because of the low barrier to entry).I wish everyone just naturally did the right thing, but they don't.

REHAB BUDGET and SCOPE OF WORK : $90K ( built into loan) $30K for each Gutted unit$5K per existing unit x6 = $30K TOTAL Spend was $100K $4500 for Foundation issues, landscaping, etc 2 gutted units: new electric- 200 amp upgrade Blown insulation for attic ( r38)new sub floorNew insulation throughout New sheet rock ( 5/8 fire wall for exterior living room walls, kitchen and in stair well) New 6 panel doors throughout with all new satin nickel hardware New 6 panel Steel Front and Rear Entry Doors New plumbingNew HVAC system( all electric got rid of gas) New ThermostatNew lights New Hot water heater New kitchen layout ( removed half wall to open up to living room, built alcove for fridge to increase floor plan) New white shaker cabinets with hardware, countertops , fridge, stove, range hoodNew LVP throughout New Carpet in bedroomsNew bathrooms ( vanity, tub, enamel over steel tubs, tiled surround, vent fans, vanity lights, faucets, low flow toilets, shower heads, and actuators) Added 1 new window in each kitchenOther units: ( completed in 409 B and 407 D ) other units will be rehabbed once tenants move out New LVP in LR, BR, Kitchen and hallwayNew Carpet in BedroomsNew six panel doors/ hardwareGlazed existing tub/tileNew shower hardware Low flow water options ( toilets, shower heads, actuators throughout) New water heaters ( 407 D) Replaced AC 409 A ( it was 28 years old) New Fridge 409ANew Fridge 407CNew Stove 407 A Painted stairwells ( versatile grey) had attractive/durable commercial grade carpet installed on stairsInstalled new lights in stair well and motion sensors in 409 Installed Motion Sensor Flood lights on all the cornersInstalled Video Cameras on problem areasHad Duke Energy replace old lights with brighter LED on two poles Installed keypad entrance for both exterior stairwell entrances Cleaned/ repaired other AC units Fixed any issues with plumbing as neededFixed any issues with existing water heaters Installed new black shutters on both building Implemented quarterly Pest Protection Installed raised landscaped beds for 407 ( parking lot facing) Installed new Numbers for both buildingsPainted all exterior doors black installed new hardwarePainted central mailbox black We are still actively repositioning this property and will have another two tenants moving out end of this month ( September) but the property has generated enough profit from the other units at the increased rental rate that the business will be paying for these upcoming turns.

REHAB BUDGET and SCOPE OF WORK : $90K ( built into loan) $30K for each Gutted unit$5K per existing unit x6 = $30K TOTAL Spend was $100K $4500 for Foundation issues, landscaping, etc 2 gutted units: new electric- 200 amp upgrade Blown insulation for attic ( r38)new sub floorNew insulation throughout New sheet rock ( 5/8 fire wall for exterior living room walls, kitchen and in stair well) New 6 panel doors throughout with all new satin nickel hardware New 6 panel Steel Front and Rear Entry Doors New plumbingNew HVAC system( all electric got rid of gas) New ThermostatNew lights New Hot water heater New kitchen layout ( removed half wall to open up to living room, built alcove for fridge to increase floor plan) New white shaker cabinets with hardware, countertops , fridge, stove, range hoodNew LVP throughout New Carpet in bedroomsNew bathrooms ( vanity, tub, enamel over steel tubs, tiled surround, vent fans, vanity lights, faucets, low flow toilets, shower heads, and actuators) Added 1 new window in each kitchenOther units: ( completed in 409 B and 407 D ) other units will be rehabbed once tenants move out New LVP in LR, BR, Kitchen and hallwayNew Carpet in BedroomsNew six panel doors/ hardwareGlazed existing tub/tileNew shower hardware Low flow water options ( toilets, shower heads, actuators throughout) New water heaters ( 407 D) Replaced AC 409 A ( it was 28 years old) New Fridge 409ANew Fridge 407CNew Stove 407 A Painted stairwells ( versatile grey) had attractive/durable commercial grade carpet installed on stairsInstalled new lights in stair well and motion sensors in 409 Installed Motion Sensor Flood lights on all the cornersInstalled Video Cameras on problem areasHad Duke Energy replace old lights with brighter LED on two poles Installed keypad entrance for both exterior stairwell entrances Cleaned/ repaired other AC units Fixed any issues with plumbing as neededFixed any issues with existing water heaters Installed new black shutters on both building Implemented quarterly Pest Protection Installed raised landscaped beds for 407 ( parking lot facing) Installed new Numbers for both buildingsPainted all exterior doors black installed new hardwarePainted central mailbox black We are still actively repositioning this property and will have another two tenants moving out end of this month ( September) but the property has generated enough profit from the other units at the increased rental rate that the business will be paying for these upcoming turns.

I settled upon trading, as I felt the barrier to entry in terms of initial capital was very low.