Why ask: A mentor who is actively involved in the market is more likely to offer relevant, real-time insights, strategies, and lessons learned.

Study the market.

I'm a local realtor and investor, so I’d love to help you find the right property and navigate the market.

Or find a deal first then market it to buyers, then offer on the house and create an agreement with the seller & buyer?

First, look for market inefficiencies.

In a highly competitive tourist market like New Orleans, I update my photos weekly. 

The area is rich in history and culture, and with ongoing investment and development in the neighborhood.

So it could take a decade to get to todays market rent. 2) it’s almost impossible if not impossible to non-renew a tenant, especially if you’re not an owner occupant. 3) As a seller, even if I could remove paying tenants I never would without a non-refundable payment from a potential buyer that covers all vacancies for 6 months if they fail to complete the purchase. 4) You MIGHT say as a buyer that’s worth it.

Josh, we are entering a period where the FED has came out and said rates are coming down.Based on decades of data, during market cycles when interest rates are decreasing, asset prices rise.

With $15-20K liquid, focus on lower-cost Midwest markets where down payments stretch further.