The more investors you have in your pipeline, the easier it will be to close deals fast.For finding properties, you have a few options: driving for dollars (looking for distressed properties in person), sending direct mail campaigns to property owners, or joining an experienced wholesaler to learn the ropes before going out on your own.

Now that I'm a more experienced designer in real estate, I would love to customize my kitchen more with different materials, unique tile, and more unique pulls/knobs but having a large, clean kitchen was extremely appealing to me as a first-time buyer 4 years ago.

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Engaging with online communities such as BiggerPockets can also help you learn from experienced investors and explore different strategies.

I'd like to get them licensed in California, but it is very difficult. I

I've been investing there since 2019, and I continue to see a lot of strong reasons why it's a compelling market:Revitalization & Growth: Detroit has been experiencing significant revitalization over the past few years.

I am just not experienced enough to tell what typically happens if a professional mold company tests and finds mold unbeknownst to me.

When I was getting started, I used both strategies in combination: Strategy #1: Invest as an LP in an experienced operator's multifamily syndicationStrategy #2: Partner with mentors/coaches.

I'm a member of GaREIA, they have a google group where experienced local inveztors trade tested (and mostly reliable) contractors, legal helps, strategy.   

If you used any contract not specifically worded by an experienced business or real estate attorney, your assets are now at risk.