Skepticism is crucial, but careful market analysis, cost management, and realistic expectations are essential.Good luck!

Haha Hey @Jacob Pereira Sorry to get your hopes up - I spoke without thinking in my excitement to talk about 1031s and skipped over a crucial stumbling block for your dream strategy ;) Allow me to clarify:So, if you live in one side of the duplex for two years within the five years prior to the sale, then it is considered residence use.

@Sharon Patterson, any rehab is a "project" and basic project management principles state that there are 3 key interrelated aspects to all projects: time, scope, and cost.

You'd need to really understand the specific neighborhoods and property types to make a good investment.If you do go the out-of-state route, a good property manager will be crucial.

Columbus might offer better cash flow, while SoCal could appreciate faster.Consider your property management strategy—if you're not local to the property, having a reliable manager in place is crucial, especially with S8 tenants.Crunch the numbers: Make sure the deal works in your favor with or without S8 tenants, factoring in all expenses, vacancy rates, and maintenance costs.Hope this helps!

With the increased competition among sellers, it’s crucial to prepare a listing to stand out among the rest and work to address likely buyer objections prior to going on market.

However, how you execute the cash for keys approach is crucial.

Describe 2 of the most interesting aspects of your career or experience:1.

I would highly recommend finding a syndicator who can bring you in to help on some aspect of the deal where you can bring some expertise or assistance. 

However, it's crucial to invest time in doing what you've already done-  asking questions and getting to know the companies.