JenMy wife and I are just starting to investigate MFH investing and learning everything we can.

@Jamie Boyd That sounds a little high for only the shell but unless you have some preliminary drawings to work off of, you're always going to get a high budget.

I haven't been investigating East Bay since I heard California is heavily biased towards tenants (especially during COVID time).

If there are gaps, or time periods/addresses left out, we investigate further, and ask questions.

To choose the neighborhood that best fits your lifestyle and financial objectives, take the time to investigate many options.

I ask because I keep a comparison chart of real estate crowdfunding investments, and I’m constantly on the lookout for new and innovative platforms that I haven’t investigated yet.

One of their sales reps did a pushy speech on me on how I'm not going to be successful if I don't get help from their "team of experts" yet his boss was the subject of an SEC investigation. 

Here are some considerations and tips to help you make the most of your turnkey investment strategy:Pros of Turnkey Properties:Ready for Rental: After refurbishment, turnkey homes are usually ready for occupancy right away, saving you the time and hassle of doing repairs and improvements.Professional Management: A lot of turnkey companies provide property management services, taking care of tenant selection, rent collecting, upkeep, and other daily tasks on your behalf.Passive Income: Investing in a turnkey property allows you to immediately begin earning rental income without having to take on major maintenance or remodeling tasks.Tips for Investing in Turnkey Properties:Take some time investigating turnkey suppliers in-depth and select reliable businesses who have a proven track record of effective property management and satisfied clients.Make sure you have done your research about the property, its surroundings, the nature of the rental market, and its potential for long-term income flow.Analyze the financials of the turnkey property.Even though turnkey homes can generate rental revenue right now, think about your long-term investing objectives and plan.

In order to obtain homes in a competitive market, be open to investigating various financing options.Off-Market Deals: Take the initiative to look for off-market deals by using internet resources, direct mail campaigns, or money-driven searches to locate motivated sellers who might be willing to sell their homes for less than market value.In the end, success in the SLC real estate market comes from perseverance, understanding the market, and being flexible enough to adjust to shifting circumstances.

Following the advice of several of the books I have done some basic investigating in different markets out of state, as landlord laws are not very friendly in OR and houses are more costly than other areas I’ve looked at.The markets I’m considering are Cleveland, OH; Cincinnati, OH and Raleigh/Durham, NC.