As a new investor, focusing on these can give you a solid foundation to grow your portfolio.I’m primarily focused on the Indianapolis market, where we specialize in new build duplexes that offer strong returns and stable rental income.

I'd suggest meeting people in person and investing in B properties or better in growing markets.

For each of the SMA you can see which areas are growing and which areas are declining. 

Also remember just because a loan may qualify as being assumable the lender will go through a thorough underwriting process to confirm you meet eligibility for the loan.I have seen a guru teaching people with poor credit to go after these types of loans and it’s unfortunate as many would most likely not qualify.

But remember that what is favorable now could come unfavorable in the future as they readjust over time.Reasons many landlords avoid vouchers include the hassle of the extra inspections, the perception of a worse tenant, and maybe the inconvenience of getting rent from two different parties. 

@Brent Hindman If you aren't looking to grow the rental portfolio quickly or build it to be large, then I'd probably just get a HELOC on it and keep it as a rental.

Yes, we can grow wealth faster through leverage, but it also comes with risk.

If you’re concerned about paying personal capital gains tax, remember that flipping the property means you’ll take the profit all at once, while with BRRRR, you can defer some taxes and have the property generating income.So, here’s what I’d do in your shoes:If you can make a decent profit flipping and then use that cash to roll into your next investment, you might be better off taking the cash, at least for the first project.

Between growing our business into one of the largest STR management companies in South Jersey, building our personal portfolio, and starting a family, my time for forums and reading on platforms like BiggerPockets fell by the wayside.But I’m ready to get back into it—sharing, learning, and connecting with this amazing community.

For distressed properties, focus on markets with growing job sectors, good schools, and lower crime rates, as these factors drive rental demand and long-term growth.