Christopher Frankel
Architect, Artist, and Director in Hopkinton, MA
You should refrain from investing in a home that face or back busy roads. These properties will cheaper than those away from the roads, but once you listen for a bit, there is a reason why they are cheaper. You may not mind the noise, but you will find your home hard to sell later.
Keep your eye out for pre-foreclosures. If you have lots of time to devote to finding your investment property, pre-foreclosure homes might be something that you want to consider. Properties considered in per-foreclosure is any property in which the owner is risking foreclosure because of delinquent mortgage payments are delinquent.You can find a list of the potential pre-foreclosures from a lender, or consult lenders to get lists of properties approaching pre-foreclosure. No matter which method you utilize, speak with the owners to understand the amount they owe, and be prepared to pay them at least a few thousand over that amount.You will discover that you will get a great deal this way because most people don't owe the property's market value.