@Steven WestlakePlywood behind your sheet rock in the kitchen.

For competitive investment property, not being prepared to evaluate costs at initial showing, before making offer is really a waste of everyone’s time. Real

We are nearing the one year mark as first-timers, still have yet to get further than looking inside homes. 

It needs new floors, new carpet, new bathroom, new kitchen. 

On weekends , i’m a part time real estate agent trying make a few extra bucks. 

Would you say there are opportunities there for a first timer that warrant pulling money from an HYSA earning 5.5%?

:-)Real quick, I am a long time RE investor newly looking at tax deeds as I also have an abandoned property next to my rental that hasn’t had the taxes paid in many years.

Hi Steven, I moved to Columbus a few years ago (from Portland, Oregon which was super expensive) to become a full time real estate investor, and ever since, I've completed quite a lot of BRRRRs, flips, and own a successful rental portfolio here in Columbus Ohio.

Any advice for a newbie is welcomed.Hey Bryson, I moved to Columbus a few years ago (from Portland, Oregon which was super expensive) to become a full time real estate investor, and ever since, I've completed quite a lot of BRRRRs, flips, and own a successful rental portfolio here in Columbus Ohio.

Tailoring renovations to these demographics can maximize appeal and marketability.Comparative Analysis with Surrounding Zip Codes43613 and 43615: These areas, with higher median incomes, might offer opportunities for higher-end flips but may also face stronger competition and higher property costs.43606 and 43608: While the potential exists, these zip codes may not experience the same level of market appreciation as 43620, which could affect profit margins.Strategic RecommendationsInvestment Focus in 43620Cost-Effective Renovations: Focus on upgrades that enhance fundamental property values, such as kitchen and bathroom remodels and improvements in curb appeal.