Explore my personal favorites, Set For Life by Scott Trench or The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey, for invaluable financial insights.3.

Hey everyone,I’m exploring the idea of creating a software tool designed to streamline the due diligence process for commercial real estate transactions.

Whether it's leveraging a 1031 exchange to defer capital gains taxes or exploring new investment opportunities in areas like Austin or the Phoenix area, there are plenty of options out there.If you're considering your next steps, I'd be happy to share some insights from what I've seen in these markets.

Hey everyone,Exploring financing options for a duplex in New Haven, CT.

I think it is beneficial to visit the area you are going to invest in, meet the team you will be working with, and explore the neighborhoods by driving around.

@Mitchell Kosek, if you can afford to buy in your market, without question, you should explore house hacking before investing out of state. 

Plus, commiting his funds for ten years felt like a significant leap, especially since he was eyeing some promising real estate opportunities.We ended up exploring investment properties in Phoenix.

@Michael CliffordRecommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

Hello Folks, I am fairly new to RE Investing , Currently own one SFR in memphis area and looking to explore some new areas.I recently got a job for a Michigan based company so exploring this as I may visit there every 6 months or so ! 

Focus on building savings, networking with investors, and exploring house-hacking opportunities.Good luck!