In terms of my location in the NE, the SE area of Florida makes the most sense - although the emerald coast was extremely tempting.

My husband and I are fairly new to SE Houston.  

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http://www.trulia.com/property/3226703179-542-Henry-Ave-SE-Grand-Rapids-MI-49503#photo-8Best wishes,Keri (investor from Ypsilanti, MI, looking for flip/rehab properties)

In general it is going to be hard to find properties that meet the 2% rule...though they are out there in the cheaper condos in Temple Hills, Suitland, SE DC on the south/east side of the river.  

https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-se...It is a bit tough reading, but the summary is, to be a RE professional you have to spend more time in RE business than other businesses or work (majority of your time) and have more than 750 hours a year in RE.  

For anyone looking to invest in the area, I think it is worth perusing the Houston SE Management District website and exploring their programs. http://houstonse.org/Since my personal goals involve using at least one unit as a vacation rental, and adding another baby to my family in the next 2 years, it is highly unlikely I will begin my REI adventure by moving into 3rd Ward.

Hi EveryoneI’m Ralph Scott, and my wife and I are currently making a migration from SE Wisconsin to the Hampton Roads area of Virginia.

Hey BP,My name is Nate and I live in SE Wisconsin with my wife and four kids.

Depending on how you are fund your flips, I would say anything north of the 30k mark in working capital will allow you to get in on flips in PG or SE DC markets.