Hello,I'm from Canada and looking to get into the US real estate market.

I've also loved learning about the other 10 markets we operate in.I have two big goals.

Look into tools like CoStar, LoopNet, and ARGUS for commercial property analysis, and consider books or courses on underwriting and market analysis.

It is a very competitive market and units in the tens of thousands.

These are just Marketing ploys to try and get you to sign up for a program and the odds of being successful are pretty much zero.

Sure enough, the door was left unlocked and the house is just full of trash and abandoned junk.

The agent works "for free" until the house sells, so taking them out of the deal is theft, and immoral."

I’m able to pay cash for some houses occasionally when my savings builds up.

In CA (my market) the seller is required to make honest disclosure statement and you can collect for material non-disclosure.I suspect you already have learned that you need to check the status of all permits. 

Create a Solid Investment PlanProperty Type & Location: Choose a property in a promising location.Market Research: Show the lender that the market is strong and that rental demand or appreciation is likely.ROI Estimates: Be clear about how you’ll make money from the property—whether through rental income or resale.Exit Strategy: Know how you plan to repay the loan, whether through selling, refinancing, or renting.4.