There are a lot of key metrics that support Indy being good even for the next couple of years like cost of entry, availability, population, etc.

However if you only invest it in training, then at the end you have lost $50,000 and still don't own anything.There are a lot less inexpensive ways to learn about real estate in my opinion.Don't fall for any high pressure techniques from any guru.....the typical scenario is to go to a free 2-3 hour training session. 

Those two items added $6850 that included labor costs to our renovation costs.

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It just doesn't seem make sense to collect rents on free and clear properties. 

This is a possibility for me due to the low down %, although I’d need to include closing costs and other fees.Conventional 5% downThis seems like a possible better option due to the lower PMI payments and potentially lower rate.

Another consideration would be to look at it as a start-up expense if it's regarded as a trade or business (can deduct up to $5,000 immediately for eligible start-up costs).

The odds that anyone on Section 8 can become a home owner may be OK in a low-cost market, but the odds are ridiculously small in Austin.

Problem is, the first bank I've talked to said that I am going to get killed in fees, closing costs and interest, as it would be treated as 3 separate very small mortgages. 

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