As someone who occasionally works with these investors, I always try to emphasize the challenges that come with real estate like managing renovations, dealing with tenants, and navigating market fluctuations.

Prior to viewing with clients, I am usually have an idea of the general area, vacany rates, market rents, and property types that suitable for LTR.

I wish you the best on your live in flip this year and hope to hear of your successes/lessons learned from it!

@Joseph Kirton How much time do you feel is needed to be successful?

Markets like Texas (San Antonio or Dallas) or North Carolina (Charlotte) could offer better cash flow with lower costs.

I'm currently in the market for a Tax Pro that can assist with my relatively basic returns and continue to assist with a tax strategy moving forward.

It's always a little more challenging investing in out of state (I invested out of state for 15+ years) but you can still be successful doing it. 

Many of these lenders allowing 2nds behind them are more expensive capital (10's - 13's in our current market [high rates - but now showing signs of coming down]).

Does anybody invest in his market and if so what is the spring and summer like?

Cheapest marketing model I’ve put together.