Lots of folks will tell you stay away from lower class areas, but I would take that with a grain of salt to an extent.

Right now, they’re looking at places like Phoenix, Colorado Springs, Salt Lake City, and all major metropolitan cities in Texas.

@Nate P.Take this with a grain of salt as I'm new as well, but I would reconsider the location.

Take that with a grain of salt, because the repair costs DO matter but depends on the type of investing.

More emphasis is put on making sure the sewer connection is rock-solid, the window seals are intact, the water heater is properly sized for the family that is expected to occupy the property.

Take the numbers you see on this forum with a grain of salt, many exclude averaging out bad tenant/repair costs, etc.

How many of us have been hammered by thecap on SALT deductions on our personal tax returns?

At the same time I believer is also the responsibility of the seller and investor to take everything the wholesaler says with a grain of salt and do their own research on the persons reputation, transaction history and maybe ask for references.

Have the tree guy bid to grind the one stump down and you put epsom salts on the stump which shrinks the roots. 

It might take 50 or 100 years, but that is my vision.Staying cash heavy, or heavily into stocks feels like the worst position, but I am by far an expert, take my thoughts with a grain of salt, or rice if you prefer.