Tips for starting your search 

From "Your guy..." ~ Realtor Christopher, MBA of RLTR MBA, Inc. ~

- Bargain Hunting. When searching for a bargain you may find a great deal to buy but a bad property to own. If you are fixated on your criteria to find a bargain, you may miss properties that meet your other 5-10 criteria. This is especially true in a competitive market.

- Questions for the Lender. It is equally important to ask the lender 1. what you are approved for on a loan and 2. how much your monthly payment will be at that loan amount. You want to know what you are approved for so you know the price range to use for your criteria. However, you also want to know the monthly cost for a loan of that amount so that you can determine the sale price you are comfortable paying.