BiggerPockets meetups and local REI groups are great for meeting potential passive investors.Online Platforms: Use BiggerPockets forums, LinkedIn, and crowdfunding platforms focused on real estate investments to connect with investors actively seeking deals.Build Your Track Record: Share your success with single-family rehabs and how you plan to add value in apartments.

Most are seeking value, stability, and long term growth amid broader market volatility.

Good evening,My name is Robert and I have been in the real estate industry for the past 16 years.  I have been a REALTOR and property manager and I am currently transitioning into the mortgage side and I am moving int...

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Seeking Advice: Best Investment Markets Near Boston (<$1.5M, Lakefront Properties)Location: Massachusetts (Greater Boston Area)Investment Strategy: Buy & Hold / Short-Term RentalBudget: Under $1.5MHey BP Community!

Lastly, turnkey out-of-state rentals with professional management offer more control but aren't truly passive.

we rely on lots of professionals in RE investing - lenders, contractors, appraisers, PMs, etc. 

Meet with your tax professional and see what they say.Your biggest reason for a separate account won't be for liability protection, but for separating personal & business expenses to avoid IRS audit.

This can potentially let you offset income with deductions and may help you qualify for tax breaks like those under real estate professional status — but check with a tax pro, as it depends on your hours and other income sources.LLCs & tax strategy:Setting up a cleaning or property management LLC could help you properly expense cleaning and maintenance as a separate business.

In my due diligence, I'm seeking where and to whom to send any offer, trying to determine any amounts owed by the legal owner especially any fines or taxes, I want to get a sense of the house condition, determine if any critical areas exist, and if possible I would want to know why the property is seemingly abandoned this can be useful in many ways.When you know what information you seek it's easier to determine where to find that information and who to speak to.