Knowledge is power and for me, it builds my self-confidence so I’ve been bingeing podcasts, books and also recently gotten my real estate license so that I could have a better understanding of real estate in and of itself, with the hope of building upon that basic knowledge with what I’ve been learning about in real estate investing.

Connecting with knowledgeable local contacts like wholesalers and realtors will definitely help in finding deals that make sense in this market.

My husband, John and I are real estate investment rookies, and are also looking forward to the connections, the advice, the blogs and podcasts to bolster our knowledge base.

Arizona’s steady flow of out-of-state buyers and rental interest, along with its attractive tax environment, makes it a top choice for investors who prefer markets with minimal seasonal fluctuations.Southern California: Coastal Appeal with High DemandCalifornia as a whole can experience seasonality, especially in its northern regions.

Forecasting Fun -More renters in 30 years and not by choice but necessity -Cap rates go up -Prices go higher 

*My Grandma also pays the property taxes; I really have no knowledge of what's going on here with this property outside of people living there rent-free.Next Steps: What are the typical steps involved in initiating a partition action?

We believe that real estate is fundamentally a local game and without local knowledge, we’re going to get wrecked.

Hi @Wilson Lau - do you have any knowledge of STR demand in North San Jose zip codes specifically, for example Berryessa?

If you aren't sure who to choose from, ask each of them for a meeting/consultation to break down your goals, the market, and the acquisition process.Once you've selected one, have them draft the offer for you and take it from there.The best agents are responsive, knowledgeable on the local market, have a strong supporting team (i.e. lenders, title, inspectors, title, etc.), and know how to put together a deal.As @Michael K Gallagher mentioned, you'd want to clarify whether or not your agent is also representing the seller.

Julie was engaged, knowledgeable, and seemed genuinely interested in what we were discussing.