@Sandrene SmartHonestly not trying to be mean but if you do not have $ for the EMD you should not be buying real estate as it’s a very cash intensive industry and you need $ for real estate

Suppose one of your clients decided to cash out their property.

We’ve had cash offers 15-20k over asking with escalation clauses on our flips.

Ya that does seem high, but I do know that they went up earlier this year and they're making an effort to increase rents to compete with the all time high cash rents in the area. 

Definitely a cash flow versus appreciation play.

I currently have around 20k cash for a down payment and that is steadily increasing so I want to pull the trigger soon.I'm interested in Fort Wayne for a few reasons:- I have some family in the area (they won't be involved, but have some general knowledge of the area)- Decent schools- Low crime- Airport- Low pricesAny advice or connections are welcome as I am completely new to this.

The cost of entry is low, and cash flow is high.

Purchase price: $1,000,000 Cash invested: $300,000 Commercial Industrial Warehouse in Davis

Purchase price: $300,000 Cash invested: $100,000 Olivehurst Long Term Rental

Purchase price: $500,000 Cash invested: $100,000 AirBNB in West Sacramento