Some cities might limit to 1 or 3 %. 

In your opinion would it be a better strategy to invest passively in a market like Brooklyn which is appreciating very rapidly average returns of 10-20% cash on cash.Or to invest in low income neighborhoods in Philadelphia and buy 2 family houses making around 20%-30% but not much future growth.I like the idea of building my own portfolio but I have limited access to capital and I don’t want to have a lot of partners to worry about.Any insight would be greatly appreciated.Heshie

My cousin just moved from DC to Houston and has been loving the the change in lifestyle and cost of living. 

Hi @Alex Shin , I have the same questions as @Ali Boone and others above.To answer your question regarding narrowing down your CapEx number, make a list of items that have a limited lifespan such as roofs, water heaters, HVAC, appliances, etc.

Can't see any reason for Country Club being an eastern limit unless your just aiming for college students, there are pockets of nice neighborhoods all the way to Rincons.

Also, if there is a Coinsurance Clause you need to have a limit that adequate or you could face a penalty.

In my limited experience foreclosing, we had to hire a lawyer and give different kinds of notice to our tenant & then buyer, publish in a local newspaper, and *not* earn several months of rent, plus we had to spend money  to repair damage that the disgruntled tenant buyer caused to a newly renovated property, while on the way out of said property.  

@Vincent Meoli - while they don't track the auctions, and there are some other limitations, RealtyTrac is likely the best provider in your area at this time.

@Alexander Nason - it may also be worthwhile looking at a Fannie Mae Homestyle Renovation mortgage: https://www.fanniemae.com/content/fact_sheet/homes...Homestyle loans require a higher down payment for 2-4units and loan limits aren't as high as FHA in some areas, but I think this could be a better option long term if you can figure out the remaining down payment:No upfront mortgage insurance premium (1.75% on FHA)Cancelable mortgage insurance (once you reach 22% equity) We bought our 4-plex with an FHA loan and it has been incredible - 3.25% interest rate and 3.5% down on $700k would be really challenging outside of FHA, but my mortgage insurance is almost $600/mo. 

And they'll create a feeling of scarcity by saying this deal is only good for a limited time or for the first N people to sign up.