Trying to get a split level (not a lot of sqft) on the market in the next three weeks and trying to decide on whether to open the wall between the dining and living room for a feel of openness or leave it as I have heard from two interior designers that the open concept is on the way out as we are more at home and liking our separate areas in the home.Pragmatically speaking the opening of the wall will be mostly a time drain with it being a load bearing wall and having to support the ceiling while rebuilding and all the drywalling necessary.

Purchase price: $175,000 Cash invested: $35,000Buyout property that needed significant upgrades to bring to rental market in 2022.

After living through the GFC and the shrinking market for local banks, they saw an opening in the market for what they call "consultative banking" like they had years before and decided to start a bank.

For now, I'm mostly focused on identifying the right markets.

I was interested in this type of deal because I was living in the area for another year and needed to build equity as well as dip my feet into the real estate market.

What makes something a "deal" today is not yester-markets.

Any brokerage can be the right fit for you so long as you commit to taking initiative and putting in the work.By 'work', I mean income-producing activities (lead generation and follow-up) i.e. cold calling, door-knocking, contacting your sphere of influence, networking, hosting open houses, running online advertising, marketing (paper or online), or anything else that will get you in front of prospective clients.My first broker rarely answered my phone calls and by the time she responded, I'd often already have the answer I was looking for.

Rules vary significantly, and you need to be aware of licensing, taxes, and any restrictions.Local Market: Analyze the STR market in your target area.

Plus, you already know the market, which gives you an edge.

I see off market properties weekly, talk to investors both new and seasoned daily and I am actively buying myself.