Quote from @Jake Gasperi: I’m new to wholesaling and looking to learn more about the Des Moines, Iowa market.

OTM = General, overhead/widescreen view of nationwide market tends.BPRE = Detailed ways specific people are making money in real estate.

Investment Info:

Single-family residence buy & hold investment in San Antonio.

Purchase price: $265,000

Cash invested: $200,000

1930’s historic home with a converted garage. The property took $35...

Any changes in federal spending could influence the job market and, subsequently, the real estate market.4.

Beyond that, real estate is largely local; in my market we are not seeing anywhere near those numbers.

You picked a great community to join.. have you checked out local comps to gauge the market vibe yet?

Good market or not so much thx 

I am leaning on local first for my next investment, but not ruling out an out-of-market opportunity. 

Most of the ones I bought had existing tenants and almost all were paying below market rents and way below market rents.

However, financial freedom isn’t a one-time event; it’s about sustaining your desired lifestyle for the rest of your life.Once you clarify your goals, the next decision is where to invest.Investment Market/CityThe most important investment decision you will make is where to invest.