Doing deal analysis before diving into your first investment is smart, it helps build your confidence and lets you understand what makes a deal profitable.

Philadelphia has long been recognized as one of the most difficult cities to engage in business. 

You just have to weigh the risks and choose whichever you are confident with.

It’s been a while since I last engaged on this forum, and I’m excited to reconnect and start networking again.My name is Corey Flood, and I’m a Cybersecurity Analyst who recently relocated to Dallas, TX.

I recently got engaged and my fiance's family own a few real estate properties that they are renting out (majority are condos in Columbia, SC and 1 in Florida).

and see what skills you might have to add some value as a side hustle.Things started to happen organically as I got more involved in the Chicago real estate market, and I am confident they will for you, too!

Experience with models tells me they’re great confidence building tools, but never a good replacement for common sense - and the wisdom of experience.

If you have a “Preapproval” it can be much more valid, the lender may or may not have gone thru the DU process  The reason to ask for a DU is to verify that the lender Actually looked at everything they should have in order to Preapprove you and that they actually Did the DU step  It is in Your best interest to provide the DU if you want the seller to be confident in your offer.

I want to get into the commercial side but i understand I have to start with residential to work my way upGoing bigger with a 4-plex could be a smart move if you have the financial stability and confidence to handle the extra management responsibilities.

From my experience, you don’t need to engage a CPA just yet.