It just needed to be unique, highly desirable, generate cash flow for career freedom, create a legacy of memories and monetary liberation for my children and my children’s children.

Market Selection Criteria: To choose the right market, consider factors such as:Economic Growth: Look for markets with strong job growth, a diverse economy, and increasing population.Rental Demand: Identify areas with high demand for rentals, which can be indicated by low vacancy rates and high rent-to-price ratios.Affordability: Ensure the market offers properties within your budget that also meet your cash flow and appreciation goals.Property Management Quality: Verify that there are reliable property management companies in the area to handle day-to-day operations, especially if you are investing from a distance.Comparative Market Analysis: Perform a comparative market analysis to compare potential markets.

HVAC), and have cash on hand for funding future investment properties.

Bring a lot of extra cash and underwrite the exit conservatively.

The reason is the rent-to-price ratio is good so you can cash flow, and most of the West side doesn’t have a Point of sale inspection which is really annoying.

Purchase price: $140,000 Cash invested: $50,000 Sale price: $265,0002800 sf single family home.

Howdy BP, If you were an investor with $2-4M to invest (leveraged against another property at around 6.5%) and looking for the lowest energy and management input but the highest free cash flowing asset, what and where would it be? 

I personally love the Cleveland market for its cash flow.

I paid every payment in cash.

As soon as it makes sense, look at doing a cash-out refi or getting a HELOC so you can tap into that value and go invest in other things that give you a positive ROI.Good luck!