Ok so a diff path then my previous post.I also wanted to invest in real estate but just assume( and bet is probably true) that most of the people that find truly good investments have  either or all of the following the most "average joes" don't:1.

Risk comes in many forms and is hard to quantify. 

To succeed, focus on properties in high-demand neighborhoods like Pecan Grove or Aliana, and ensure your cash flow analysis accounts for high property taxes, potential HOA restrictions, and flood insurance costs.

Or just sell it at a loss… I need some guidance here, I know very little about real estate investing other than I know I’ll be losing money after maintenance and paying a property manager.

I used the concept to do arbitrage on 3 more of his properties and then transitioned to more of a management model in 2020 to offset my risk.

With a 7% interest rate and high HOA fees, the key is evaluating if your skills and investments can generate higher returns elsewhere.

I’m in Ohio, so I can purchase a property with $40k cash out, invest $10k in repairs, and rent for a couple hundred above the monthly operating costs.

So, when investing in areas they don’t really know, investors should research the different property Class submarkets.

You should consider making an investment in an area where you have a competitive advantage others. 

Socal is tough to find investment properties that work.I have a great realtor in Sacramento that can find properties that cash flow.