Paying too much initially can significantly impact overall returns, emphasizing the need for thorough due diligence and possibly more stringent financial analysis before purchasing.For future investments, consider leveraging local market knowledge further and refining your property evaluation techniques.

Knowing zoning laws, property taxes, and landlord-tenant laws will help you navigate potential pitfalls.To expand your knowledge, engage with real estate investing websites and forums such as Bigger Pockets.

I’m a believer that with sufficient knowledge, and sometimes capital, real estate ownership can be “worked” to obtain an enhanced return on invested capital, WITHOUT increasing risk.  

@Kyle FitchHaving an investor knowledgeable agent will be able to set you up on an alert that can tell you when a property hits the market.

But one of the best resources I've found is just reading, and listening to, as many books on the subject as I could find to really help deepen my knowledge and expertise.I actually just started listing to audio books over the last year or so and found a great app called Libby, that you can download for free through the Cleveland Public Library system and there's tons of great audiobooks on real estate and investing that I listen to when I'm driving and has helped me a lot!  

It’s great that you have industry knowledge to navigate that.

They are a special asset class that take some deep knowledge.

My investment knowledge spans across fix-and-flip projects, rental properties, and more.

If you're worried about their knowledge in a specific state ask questions regarding that during your interview.

After a journey of growth and knowledge I discovered the wonderful world of real estate and it's ability to transform my future for the better.