As a beginner investor based in the Seattle metro area, I'm eager to learn from your experiences and share my journey as I get started in this field.My current strategy is to focus on live-and-flip for the first three deals (looking for my second deal) to gain hands-on experience while building equity and learning the ins and outs of renovation and the local market. 

Are you looking to follow the BRRRR strategy or find proeprties that are turnkey? 

We have found that a strategy that many thinks solves for some problems. 

I have heard good things about Ohio, Indiana, etc.5 - Due to high interest rates flipping has become highly risky and most businesses have dried up.6 - Co-living and Assisted living seems to be popular right now.So - really depends on your market, your strategy, and your timeline.

•Off-market deals: Creative strategies for connecting with potential sellers and standing out in a competitive market.

Appreciation-focused investments can definitely help you grow your portfolio faster through equity gains, but they also come with higher market risks and usually require a strong exit strategy.

That’s IF the lender decides NOT to pursue a strategy of bankrupting the borrower by filing a ton of paperwork, motions, requests for information, etc.  

Love the strategy of doing the work that so few others are willing to do.

Focus on tax-saving strategies such as cost segregation studies and bonus depreciation to accelerate deductions.By qualifying as a Real Estate Professional (spending 750+ hours annually and materially participating), you can offset your wife’s S-Corp income with real estate losses, reducing your tax liability.

These experiences shape my growth-mindset and value-first orientation, ensuring I bring a unique perspective to every deal.Personal Insight:As a father of six, I understands the importance of balancing family values with sound investment strategies.