An agent needs to be in the market daily to build a successful business.You should focus on selling.

How CIPS Has Helped Me So FarAccess to a Global Network: Through my CIPS connections, I can collaborate with real estate professionals in key markets such as Dubai, Portugal, and the Caribbean, where I see strong investment potential.Understanding Foreign Markets: CIPS training provides insights into market trends, regulations, and transaction structures that differ from domestic deals.Opportunities for Investors & Buyers: Many international buyers are interested in New York and Long Island properties, while U.S. investors are exploring opportunities abroad. 

The systemic trouble is in a few high growth markets in the US.  

What makes something a "deal" today is not yester-markets.

@Tiana Lazard check with your local municipality, but unlikely you can claim homestead unless it is still your legal address - and you want tenants getting your mail.

Some highlights of the article: - New listing increased 11.3% year over year from Jan 24 to Jan 25 - 8204 homes listed for sale in Feb by 32.7% over the year - Highest showings are Matthews, Huntersville, Waxhaw, Charlotte and ConcordEven with inventory increasing, levels are still under 3 months indicating its still a seller's market.   

It is hard to really keep up with those kinds of trends unless I budget 10k a year in updating the property which I am not going to do.I participate in our local council/mayor meetings.

Local and just starting out. 

Fort Collins is a tough market to park $60k and make it really work for you.  

Joining ULI/NAIOP in your local city could help too.