Focus on connecting with investors, flippers, and landlords who are actively buying.

One key tip as you begin is to connect with local investors who are active in the markets you're considering.

I’ve found weekly check-ins and a shared project tracker to be lifesavers, helping you spot delays before they become major issues.

Avoid.The majority of the Mexican developers are honest and do a great job but people need to do a proper due diligence, including knowing who they're dealing with.

My wife had to hand hold the majority of the interactions with the tenants and attorneys which was unacceptable.

Talk to your tax advisor about how to release your passive activity losses based on your situation.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

Hello! My name is Jared Smith and I have been involved in various real estate investments since 2006 when we did our first flip in the PNW all on a CC! (not recommended). In 2017 we started our journey with long-term ...

Active?

I would do this first before engaging an agent unless you are extremely active.

The process is very involved as you'll have to navigate pre-construction activities that involve architectural plans and approval from the city and then the construction activities (Shovel to soil) take anywhere from 5-9 months depending on how much your building.