What’s your main focus, or what are you hoping to get out of your journey here?

Focus on finding a professional with a management process that matches your requests.

Quote from @Robert Bishop: Quote from @Caleb Brown: I would still focus heavy on stocks/index funds.

Also, focus on 2 years of job/income stability.Class D Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, all cashflow with little, maybe even negative, relative rent & value appreciationVacancy Est: 20%+ should be used to cover nonpayment, evictions & damages.Tenant Pool: majority will have FICO scores under 560 (almost 30% probability of default), little to no good tradelines, lots of collections & chargeoffs, recent evictions.

Focus on rebuilding your credit, saving for a down payment, and learning the local market.

Focus on fundamentals: buy below market value, have strong cash flow (or a clear path to creating it), and maintain sufficient reserves to weather any unexpected challenges.If you’re strategic and stay patient, this market could create opportunities that lay the groundwork for long-term success.

He is an investor, investor focused realtor, STR property manager and handles everything from Step A-Z.

I am a 23 year old who recently graduated from college with a business degree focusing on real estate finance and development.

Are there any STR focused realtors in the area?

Leverage your construction expertise to accurately estimate rehab costs and streamline renovations, and focus on financing strategies like hard money or private loans for your BRRRR deals.