“Lyons, I love seeing someone with your drive and vision diving into multifamily real estate in LA—you’re in one of the most competitive and opportunity-rich markets out there.

That said, it’s been a great market for me—strong cash flow, significant appreciation, and plenty of opportunity for investors who take the time to understand the market’s nuances.If you decide to explore Detroit further, feel free to reach out—I’m always happy to share insights and what I’ve learned along the way.Good luck on your investing journey!

My immediate goal is to acquire our first property and spend the next two years mastering the basics of real estate investment. ( Refining the Go and No property search criteria/ Learning the value of taxes and avoiding them as much as possible/ 1031 exchanges) Depending on my wife’s career orders, we may remain in Baltimore for 1-2 years, but I’m also exploring opportunities in West Texas, Sierra Vista, AZ, and Houston, TX.

You definitely have the opportunity to benefit from a cost segregation study on your commercial property.

I look forward to your response and the opportunity to discuss potential options that align with your organization's leasing policies."

Investors can always benefit from working with someone who knows how to align opportunities with specific strategies.Are there particular types of properties or investment strategies you’ve seen gaining traction in the Seattle area lately?

So, spread the word with your investor contacts that you are licensed and you are keeping your eye on opportunities in the market for them.

Also - owning a business has lots of opportunities too!

Be sure to research the property thoroughly ahead of time, as there may be limited opportunity for inspection.

These rentals wouldn't count against me (e.g. if they had bad reviews, they wouldn't be on my listing since the old property management company just paid me out).This gave me the opportunity to get the tail end of the high season and get some money in the door.