More people in the mix means more opinions, which can slow decision-making or create conflicts if you're not aligned.

We coordinated everything with her daughter in Las Vegas and made sure the logistics were seamless.Throughout this process, we used Google Translate to communicate with Anna, which slowed things down but allowed us to ensure we were on the same page every step of the way.

Slow is smooth and smooth is fast in these situations. 

Definitely should check out J Scott's book on estimating rehab costs: https://store.biggerpockets.com/products/the-book-on-estimat...I wrote a long article a while back on due diligence that would also be worth reading (well, at least I think it is): https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/due-diligence-ultimate-gu...

SEO takes several months to produce results, and the process can be slow and costly.Google Ads, on the other hand, doesn’t require data extraction like calls, direct mail, or texting.

I don't operate in California but in the markets I currently operate in on the east coast we're coming off of slow season.

Some of them are close to 2021 levels as well, ofcourse this will be product dependent however in Australia the prices have gone up to the tune of 15-20% YOY since last 3 years so quite surprising.

I now make it a habit to set clear expectations with lenders upfront and ask about their average response timeLack of transparency and slow responses can definitely be deal breakers, especially when you’ve already got everything planned out.

The growth is slow, and houses around are very much behind.

Get a title search, or see if the county does one and if you can get a copy; it may be considered attorney work product and non-public, but you can always ask.Also, see if you have any local investor groups and if so, if anyone has experience and can walk you through some of it.