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If there's a hole, it may be a red flag.b) sensitivity analysis: I examine all the assumptions, and make sure I can live with the worst case scenarios.c) "Stall and see": if they are getting money over multiple years, and there is no penalty for investing later, I would usually wait so I get some real performance data, versus having to look at theoretical pro forma information.d) Recession stress test: I will not invest in anything, until I subject it to recession level stress and see if I can live with the result.

In no particular order I have listed some of the most popular markets for out of state investorsCincinnati, OhioDayton, OhioToledo, OhioYoungstown, OhioCincinnati, OhioMemphis, TennesseeSaint 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.

Hello, I am wondering if there are any private investors seeking entry into the Philly market?

The numbers will change depending on the number of units in each property.Roof-$10k (30yrs)Siding-$5-7k(20yrs)Water heater-1k per (4 in your 4plex @10yrs)Furnace-$4-5k per(20yrs)Windows-$400per window(30yrs)Entry door-$500 each(30yrs)Replacement vinyl floors-$5per sq ft(20 yrs)This isnt all the costs you will have but it's how I get a rough estimate for amount to work into my calculations.

Hey everyone, I hope you're all having a great day today. My name is Teddy and I am excited to be joining the BiggerPockets community. I run a digital marketing agency and am really looking forward to getting to know ...

@Chandler Miguelgorry If you’re possibly meaning that you’re planning on using conventional/FHA/VA/USDA loan for a house hack or to get into a property to house hack or live for a year to use the lower barrier to entry?

I'm always looking for better data. 

As a data provider, I have been toying with the idea of offering blast text packages along with data...I'm curious as to how often investors utilize non-postal marketing methods when hunting for properties to buy. 

I’ve started digging through county/public records to discover potential wholesale leads (pre-foreclosure data, etc).