It's been so bad here, that I bought an STR in Indiana with another business partner in 2024 because there are minimal opportunities here - unless you have the ability and budget to extensively source off market properties here.  

We know that investing in real estate means building a business that incorporates the right investment strategy, tax & legal plan, financing, retirement planning, insurance & estate planning. 

I have questions about their business acumen though.

If you know where any more notes are that can be acquired for $.10-$.20 on the dollar please let me and I might change my business model to a Note investor. :-)

I'd like to meet the property management company and the business people(cleaning and handyman related) so I could paint a better picutre.Thank you for the info.

Over the years, I’ve learned that offering tiered returns can be a win-win strategy—it rewards investors for their level of commitment while helping us maintain flexibility in our business.

Me personally I look at my rental as a business everything is paid for by rental.

It's also good to read local business journals and visit the chamber of commerce website. 

Most of the time a newer or unsuccessful agents will host open houses as they build their book of business.

Share a clear business plan with numbers showing expected purchase, rehab costs, ARV, and rental income.