New member/investor from Los Angeles

[Rick Martin]

Hi, I feel like my head has been in the sand for not having found this site sooner.  After reading/listening from afar, I jumped in with a PRO membership.  Like many, I am looking to invest in out-of-state markets. I’m researching areas (Cleveland - and other cities in Ohio, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Jacksonville, Atlanta, Milwaukee, Chicago etc) ,and will be looking to build relationships.  Do I go boots on the ground, or turnkey?  That I am trying to decide.  I also want to dig under the hood here in SoCal as well, and will need help doing so.  I’ll be looking for Urban multifamily and suburban SFRs (hoping for C in B neighborhoods and B class). The short-term/vacation rental market intrigues me as well.  Although I have done a handful of real estate deals in the past, I am looking to reboot with more of an informed approach. Thanks!

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