The rough areas tend to be for people just getting started that need high yields to grow the small cash they have.

We could probably sell it now for 550,000 but we do not want to.I put in a small free ad locally to sell it and the response was amazing...the builders round here are eager for this land as all the best land has been taken, and this is one of the best, and in one of the top growth areas.Would it be possible to form some sort of partnership/company with an investor.

So, the more I have, the better the bank likes me.What is your plan for when you out grow the small local banks?

It is nice to see a younger person make a sacrifice like that and save money.There are options but growth relies on risk either to a small degree or larger degree depending on the need for yield.Have a hunch you'll do well.

So now that my bachelor days of spending lots of money on silly toys are also past me, I am actually excited to work my way towards financial growth through real estate.  

Mack,I would not say the Dayton market is "depressed" but does not show the same growth you might find in other parts of the country.  

I would see what type of growth has happened over 5 years in your area -- for instance I like properties that have modest appreciation because I am a cash flow investor.

Hi Everyone,I'm excited because my business is really beginning to boom, as I've experienced tremendous growth in a short amount of time. 

I am seeing cash flows of around $500-800 per month, and has high as $900.The only thing that concerns me is the economic growth of the area.  

This will help you see immediate self growth and increased confidence.