For example, if she can't visit the property, is she good at record keeping (so everything is organized at tax time) or finding vendors, comparing product prices, finding free or low cost items on Facebook marketplace to improve the rental)3. emergency fund.

Investors seeking cash flow should focus on affordable emerging areas, while those prioritizing appreciation may look to neighborhoods with strong demand and development.I’d love to hear your thoughts!

And you'd be available for emergencies if the business needed you (with nice overtime pay).    

Wade executed the very first “non-profit only” government non-performing note trade with HUD.

Here's why:Deep Discount Buying OpportunitiesAfter a period of aggressive rate hikes, many real estate assets are trading 20-30% below peak prices seen in 2021-2022.

Focus on analyzing properties and starting small, like house hacking or buying a single-family home to rent out rooms, while ensuring cash flow and maintaining an emergency fund.

Plus by taking long-term debt you have more flexibility (emergency case here) of a couple hundred if you came into financial difficulty. 

Now, it took me many years and a lot of real estate trading to get to this place with my bank, but that is why I highly recommend that RE investors work hard and finding and nurturing a local banking relationship.

Once it is operating, it doesn't require a ton of time, save & except when you have an emergency come up.

While there are certainly opportunities for finding trades and deals in these areas, they’re often pursued by local, mom-and-pop operations.