So the idea of doing this all from afar is a bit daunting, however, I know the most important thing here will be to create a great team and outsource as much as possible.I have set my sights on a couple of different markets being in the Southeast and the Midwest; these markets seem to provide the cash flow I am initially interested in generating to value add to the properties I purchase.

CT spots like Bridgeport and New Haven also pop up a lot in conversations about good starter markets.

I started my real estate career in 2014 working in marketing at PPR Note Co. with Dave Van Horn.

Purchase price: $275,000 Cash invested: $129,000 20-unit hotel, was abandoned and had sat on the market for 3 years.

I’m planning to buy my first property there using my VA home loan and would love to connect with local investors who are familiar with the market.

Hi Jamison,Kansas City is a fantastic market for someone with your skills and background!

Investing in the market that you have knowledge of and the economic factors that support it is necessary. 

One I know is based in LA as that's a huge market of course..

Of course, that opens up a whole new can of worms RE the tax implications of having the in-laws live at below-market rents in one of our properties.  

Off-Market: I was working for a storage facility and the owner needed help removing his stuff because he was moving How did you finance this deal?