We just sold our first house and made 150,000 we now live traveling on the road but want to invest that ASAP so it’s not just sitting in the bank Into real estate but don’t know where to start.

My question is how can we confidently estimate the cycle starting over (buyers market returning)?

"Trust, but verify" when so much is on the line.What To Do:Verify that everything is proceeding according to plan.Google Maps makes the distance from Granite City, CA to Colusa County, Ca (no specific location) as around 87 miles, hour and a half or so travel time.For those reading to learn, I would think the take-aways include that your personal availability to supervise and monitor such a project should probably be part of the decision process of whether to proceed with the deal.My $0.02 ...

The guy of the couple wasn't really living there most of the time because he traveled for work his business probably 90% of the time.

Surrounding yourself with experienced investors and building your network will help gain confidence in the Tempe market.Good luck!

If you want to connect with my agent there, she may have some resources for you for different money.Yes it sure is a hot market,  I have confidence I can get a nice out value and yes I do have some good tradespeople on call, but brand new to navigating lenders (do they need to be local?)

I got a lot of confidence after sharing my goal and working with people who had already taken the steps I wanted to take.

So, foreign investors should be aware of their travel patterns and consult a cross-border tax advisor to avoid any surprises.

If you’re confident in the seller’s cooperation and financial standing, it may be worth the risk, but it’s important to assess this carefully.Balloon Payment Option: If you go the subject-to route, you can include a balloon payment structure to mitigate the lender’s risk or the seller’s concerns, while giving you time to repair and resell the property.4.

While I’m just starting out and don’t have a portfolio yet, I’m committed to making my first investment in 2025.I joined BiggerPockets to gain the education, insights, and support needed to confidently make that leap.