If there’s a real problem with the system, it stems from the difficulty of actually EXECUTING an obtained judgement.  

If you did not do independent appraisal and inspection, you experience what 170+ investors experienced.

Both of these challenges can often be minimized with the right team and guidance from an experienced investor.As @Jay Hinrichs mentioned, appreciation is the main driver of wealth in real estate.

Not only would you benefit from having a partner's input on the deal, but you would also have an experienced individual to work alongside with as you navigate the project.It's also important to make sure you have identified your "team" ie; contractors / realtors / lenders / insurance agents / title company / etc. 

To get started, consider networking in local real estate groups to find reliable contractors or partnering with experienced BRRR investors who can help navigate initial projects.

Hi Isabella, You may reach out to a mortgage broker in your area that’s experienced with investment property.

You will have difficulty renting to Temple students if you are a half mile from campus and anywhere other than south and near Broad Street. 

You might want to consider reaching out to experienced syndicators on BP and asking if you can see pitch decks from closed deals.

LOTS to talk about in Calgary as quality multi-family deals are being snapped up quickly, multiple offers on handyman specials, and parts of the city is experiencing Sellers Market, while the CIty of Calgary has decided to continue their major capital reinvestment projects, so there will be emerging areas soon! 

I have worked with many experienced investors from Southern California, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Tucson, Denver, and other large metro areas in the southwest and west coast, with seasoned investors that still live in all of those great cities but have shifted most of their real estate investments out of those higher cost or higher risk markets into ours. 1) Compared to most cities in the SW and West, home prices in the Albuquerque metro are relatively affordable.