I've already spoken with a property manager and agents, but I'd like to hear firsthand experiences from other new investors in the Fort Wayne market, especially within the first year or two of their initial investment.

The property is located north of Albany, NY.I purchased a property at a tax sale, received a quitclaim deed from the county, and have been marketing it to investors. 

Since HELOCs are just held in-house at the bank (they're not sold on the secondary market like first mortgages are), the rules really just depend on which bank you're working with. 

There are investors buying in every market every day.

Consider using a mail house like Ballpoint Marketing or Open Letter Marketing. 

I would expect $850-$950 to be the market average for that zip code but if your property looks good, you could get more.

I love helping people and truly do enjoy my job, but I am already at a young age topped out for compensation and in this field with insurance reimbursement structure the way it is, I am likely to not move up much at all in the future unfortunately.I have always loved personal finance and after accruing ungodly amounts of student loans and navigating paying them off all while efficiently investing in the stock market as well as now real estate I have not only realized how strong my interests are in this area but also my personal skills align in financial planning and personal finance.

That's about how many overall residential homes are on the market along the entire 400ish mile long rugged and majestic Oregon Coast at any given moment. 

Hi All, when you're doing in-depth market analysis/research for specific markets, what's your go-to for detailed data? 

Any other possitive factors  - stable tenant base  - alarm systems  - regular checks on the property  - no pets  - Lead safe certification  - newer roof, plumbing, electric, etc..Anything to balance off the lossesBe prepared that it may end up in a non-standard (surplus lines) market for a couple of years.If you did not have flood coverage before, see if they will continue the current policy if you get Flood coverage and increase the property coverage deductible.