. 😉  Lack of investment capital (money) ought never be the obstacle because if the deal is right, the money will always appear.Then, you’ll need great data sources both for identifying opportunities and confirming the facts.

I've spent the last 3 years nagging the city to sell me a lot next to my property so I can install a driveway and they've finally agreed. This extra road frontage now also qualifies my property to be able to be legall...

Sometimes the opportunities are rental houses and private lending.

Now investors, especially the newbies, are chasing returns by going after higher risk investments - many NOT really understanding the true risks.Many more investors will be losing money and choosing to liquidate real estate - which will be buying opportunities for the better prepared investors.

However, he asked me to sign a one-year Exclusive Right to Represent agreement, as presented to him by his brokerage.His interpretation is that it applies only when he materially assists me, but I think the boilerplate brokerage language he was given reads much more broadly:"If during the term of this Agreement Buyer enters into a contract for the purchase of Property through the services or efforts of the Broker or Buyer’s Brokerage Firm, or by or through any other persons during the term of this Agreement" (emphasis mine).My concern is that, under my interpretation, if a fellow real estate investor wants to unload a property or if I get pointed to an opportunity by a former agent, colleague, or friend, this agreement could create an obstacle to moving forward with the deal.In the end, I didn’t sign.

@Travis HillAlso to your point on driving around I’m a big believer in grading the street within the neighborhood.The neighborhood may be an A but if the streets a C - it might not be a good flip opportunity but a good rental

This opportunity doesn’t occur frequently but it takes these attributes to take advantage when they do.3 - Blind luck - do enough deals, the unique opportunity tends to present itself.  

This will help me address the process and opportunities more thoroughly and effectively.Thank you in advance for sharing your experiences and thoughts—I truly value your input!

South Florida has plenty of solid investment opportunities, especially with the right network.

Neighborhood revitalization projects, major corporate investments, and an influx of small businesses were all happening at a pace that made it clear the city is on an upward trajectory.From an investor’s perspective, Detroit offers a unique combination of affordability and opportunity.