I had never used a power tool prior.

If you're at all interested in North Carolina, consider the Triangle (Raleigh / Durham) and Triad (Greensboro / Winston-Salem) areas, which are my focus for both clients and myself.

Quote from @Robert Bishop: Quote from @Caleb Brown: I would still focus heavy on stocks/index funds.

Also, focus on 2 years of job/income stability.Class D Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, all cashflow with little, maybe even negative, relative rent & value appreciationVacancy Est: 20%+ should be used to cover nonpayment, evictions & damages.Tenant Pool: majority will have FICO scores under 560 (almost 30% probability of default), little to no good tradelines, lots of collections & chargeoffs, recent evictions.

Buyers have significantly more negotiating power.

It feels like the focus has shifted from creating value to chasing quick payouts, with little regard for the end buyer.

Or, should I focus on just holding these forever type deal and build a cashflow monster? 

One of our most trusted developers from Yucatán, Mexico, who’s been making waves with their focus on sustainable growth, innovative design, and delivering great value to investors, is taking a big step—they’re building a luxury resort in Orlando!

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For rentals, focus on cash flow and metrics like cap rate (target 8%-10%) or cash-on-cash return.