@Felix StoneTraveling to scope out new markets is normally not a currently deductible expense.Can you elaborate why your accountant missed the expensesDid you list the expense and he didn't pick them up on the return?

Pick a market that fits them instead of the other way around and you will decide, act, learn, and grow more quickly. 

Nothing stays on the market long; even total dogs that have no hope of returning a profit, are being picked up in weeks. ;))

I am always looking to get to know other investors in the area.My number 1 advice would be to pick up the phone and start calling sellers.

If you picked them, it falls on you to mediate unfortunately.Good luck.

Seeing as how it's easy to lose your shirt in real estate I'm really hoping to go to a REIA to network and pick brains of experienced investors.Are people still doing REIA due to COVID?

Every person who picks up the phone to call on a yellow letter or similar marketing play is motivated. 

Not sure many think there is going to be a big play for SFR'sAlthough I do think the Idea of Wills about picking off some BRRR investors who find themselves un able to refi could be a play especially if they borrowed short term money.. that is EXACTLY what happened to all of us HML in 08 to 2011.. 

Even if you get nothing out of it, it will add to your REI resume 2) Wait until you pick up your first property with your FHA loan and try again then 3)Network hard in your local meetups and through BP.

We’re closing on a house next week which we picked up.