Hey Guys,A smart investor would not attempt to calculate profit on a property based on appreciation, but taking that into account, broadly speaking, would it be a better move to invest in a market which has seen a large drop in prices such as florida/california, would a more linear real estate sale history of some of the more northern states in the US which have only seen small gain/losses be better?

I know this is a broad question but any thoughts, tips or links to posts here on BP would be greatly appreciated.

$180-220K is way too broad.

I know that's an extremely broad question, but that's just the kind of education I am looking for right now: broad.

Since loans have a varying amount of equity and negative equity it is hard to make a broad statement of NPN's trade X%.

I know its kind of a broad question so anything that is said will be taken in gratefully.

Several large studies have been presented here over the years that support the 50% rule of thumb as broadly applicable.

Consumer loans are defined (broadly!)

I have a broad sales background, however minimal real estate experience besides owning multiple personal residences over the years.My wife recently completed the book Rich Dad Poor Dad, which has now dominoed into the last two weeks of endless research and studying.

Wanted to see if others had more focused suggestions as I'm likely taking too broad an approach.