Me having several thousand good reviews help, but personally I would not book a property with 0 reviews. 

Exploring tax delinquency records, probate cases, and foreclosure filings can help you build a pipeline of motivated sellers.- Strategic Partnerships: Building direct relationships with REO asset managers, bankruptcy attorneys, and bank liquidation teams can provide exclusive access to bulk sales before they go public.- Bulk Purchases & Portfolio Acquisitions: Banks and hedge funds often look to unload non-performing assets in bulk.

If you decide to get an attorney involved, Earnie Garcia could be a good option to help you with this. 

I am seeking mentors and or guides to help me invest in business that can eventually help offset W2 income tax.

@Lee Sanders, if you are interested in Worcester, I would be glad to help. 

Hope it helps.

Any advice would be helpful.

If you consider Pittsburgh in the future I'm happy to talk about the market and help you get set up. 

My focus leans more toward equity appreciation than cash flow, and as a rookie investor, I’m aiming to put aside about $25-30k for investments each year.In the meantime, I’m looking to connect with like-minded folks here for mentorship, partnerships, apprenticeships, and even collaborations.Would love to hear your thoughts, advice, or anything you think might help as I continue piecing everything together!

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