These markets are seeing strong population and job growth, which helps with both property value appreciation and rental demand.I’m a real estate agent who specializes in investment properties here in Oklahoma, so if you ever want to dive deeper into these markets or have any questions, I’d be happy to help!

It’s likely to at least pay for itself or help the property sell faster.Talk to a few local agents to confirm how much buyers in the area value a garage.

This means finding reliable contractors, inspectors, and, if necessary, real estate agents who understand the flipping process.

If you conduct yourself as a serious investor truly looking to work with that PM than they will likely help you through the process, especially if you use them as an agent.

I found my handyman through my RE Agent. 

Learn the lawsDon't use a contract "off the internet", laws vary by state and are also regulated on a federal level Learn the financing techniques correctlyDon’t skip parts of the processDon’t ever do a “kitchen table” closingUse the proper deedAn attorney can help you with the legal work, but the rest you are on your ownYour guru will not bail you out“Investing” in someone else’s deal by providing a small 2nd loan so the “investor” can pay for “cash to the seller” and for “closing costs” so he can do the deal is a very bad planKnow what problems can ariseLearn the responses and solutions to problems before they are needed Know everything there is to know about Title and what that meansKnow who a "protected class" individual isLearn the "back doors"Learn human natureUnderstand timelinesUnderstand regulation enforcement (some of these "mistakes" have a 10 year statue of limitations ( they can charge you 10 years AFTER you do the transaction) and carry hefty fines and possible imprisonmentThe court doesn't accept "I didn't know" for an answer"Know that the source of the lead plays a serious role in some states and federallyKnow how much of a "profit" pushes the boundaries to invite an investigationYou can be sued by the seller if you don’t do things correctlyYou are automatically at fault if an investigator or attorney or regulator gets involved.

It's an insurance agent!

I did check Loopnet and it's all listed for sale by brokers and agents, so I don't think it is off-market -- right?

;(- if as-is value is less then the balance on the mortgage + arears OOOPS you need to have the owner work with the bank, you as the investor buyer AND a short sales expert often an agent work the tedious and usually failing short sale process. 

I would like to speak with local investors, real estate agents, property managers, lenders, etc. from the area.