I have done many remodeling or flips adding great value to properties but the profit has been always for my clients.I finally decided to start doing the same thing I have always done, but as a real-state investor this time where there are some new variables to learn.to start I want to do some flips and I'm trying to define where.Because I live and work in NYC, where is almost impossible to start investing, I was thinking according to what I read and research; Newark, Jersey city, or even upstate NY where I spend some time could be some of the options.I'm looking for wholesalers or investor friendly real-state people to help me find my first deal.please don't hesitate to contact me with deals of for anything you need.Carlos

Are there cities/neighborhoods in these counties that seem to be better for investors?

Rob.I don't have anyone in those cities but I do have some people in Cleveland.

Over the last 5 years we (@Sam Wilson and I) have developed a pretty cool and detailed system for tracking preforeclosures in Tennessee - primarily in Memphis and surrounding counties (but could easily be expanded to any other county or city).  

I've been involved in the Indianapolis and Kansas City markets, which are two very affordable markets, but I can tell you that nothing in an area that you would want to invest is only $40K, especially with the surge in pricing that those markets have undergone the last few years.

Then meet with the city planner and describe to him what you would like to do.  

Hey @Shawn Kalakota, what city in Australia are you investing in?

In Indy you're probably safer than most cities but I'd stay away from getting loans on everything you buy.

This is not uncommon as most small developers try to avoid involving the City in light renovation, but this seems to be more than light reno work.Is there a way to still make this deal work?

Hello,I have just began to start searching for my first investment property in the NW Twin Cities metro.