Alot of brokers try to sell people into low (relative to interest rates) or negative cash on cash deals because they convenience the buyer that "real estate goes up".

The potential in the Bay Area or other coastal markets is massive, but we have seen the risk is also high and the consistency for the average investor can be low.

Credit score shouldn't be an issue.

Not too low either, you don't want to go with someone who is just focused on price as this is a quality of a not-so-great accountant.

Both the Columbus and Cleveland markets are great for investing in from out of state since they are landlord-friendly, and have a low barrier of entry and cash flow.

Kicking myself for not growing our portfolio sooner but better late than never I guess.Here's the thing - We don't live in the US, my husband is a US citizen but since he hasn't lived in the US for many years he has no credit history.Now comes the fun part - we are in a lot of debt where we live (like $115k in loans).

I helped a client/brother use one, worked in a seller credit during the inspection period, he ended up getting paid $9,100 at closing since he was putting 0% down.

Would you consider investing in a growing area with a low CoC % - say 5% or lower? 

My wife and I are tossing around the idea of selling our current home and buying a duplex, moving into the vacant side so we can purchase with less money down and begin our investment journey.here are the details:Sale Price: $250,000both sides are 3 bed 2 bath with one car garagethe listing says the occupied side rents for $1,100location i would classify as high C low B, mainly because everything around is rentals.2853 Hemlock Ct Cape Girardeau MOThoughts, Advice would be greatly appreciated!

It’s definitely not a low price range for entry though, that’s your Midwest market.