I think it will be important to buy in areas that are just starting to sprawl.

We have ask for a mutual release and return of our $2,000 earnest money due to the fact we no longer feel it is a safe area because of the break in and there have been a few other red flags along the way.   

We hope to have paid-off 5-10 small multi-family properties in the Tulsa area by retirement age that should supplement our 401K's and Social-Security income.Area: West Tulsa (blue-collar neighborhood)Property Price: $360KAverage rents: $3000-$3200 (duplex)Has anyone heard/worked with Marc Ruiz in Tulsa?

I’m a realtor turned investor in the Huntsville, AL area. 

I remember 6 or 7 years ago, the hosts of the BiggerPockets podcast would encourage investors to go to local meetups to meet with other local investors to network and learn about real estate investing in their areas.

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\we have an oprotunity there to purchase multi unitr there and want to advice with someone that well familier with this area

Not exactly the same area, but there are a lot of parallels to owning and managing in both locations.

For my houses, I run about $75/month for capex in my model, which is usually around 6 to 7% of gross rent (usually in the $1200-1300 range in my area).

HiMy cousin is looking for a student rental in Boston area.