By leveraging my knowledge of the situation and the property's potential, I negotiated favorable terms and secured the deal, ensuring it aligned with my vision for developing a duplex in this thriving Charlotte neighborhood.

The importance of leveraging local market knowledge and connections to find high-potential deals.

Quartz would be my choice for hard surface.

Investing in any city,  including Pittsburgh requires one to really know the area, the type of investment you want to buy and especially if remote having a knowledgeable and trustworthy team.

I’ve done some initial research, but I’d love to hear from anyone with firsthand experience or knowledge of the Gulf Shores rental market.Specifically, I’m curious about:•Occupancy Trends: How does demand fluctuate throughout the year?

You're trying to make as much money as possible and learn as much as possible so that you have the means and knowledge necessary to start investing, right? 

The importance of location comes from your knowledge of that area.  

A key strategy here is to partner with a knowledgeable local GC.

Dallas-Fort Worth is a smart choice, man the growth there is off the charts, and there’s plenty of room for first-timers with the drive to go all-in.I remember helping a buddy of mine who was in a similar boat to you, he was switching from a totally different career and diving into real estate.

Hands down one of the best choices we made.