The best tools to take advantage of as a new member are the keyword alerts and local meetups.They help you find the right discussions and connect, in real time, with like-minded folks in your market.All the best to you!

Both can be powerful tools for investors, especially when you’re looking to maximize cash flow and returns.Since most lenders have a minimum loan requirement of $75K, you might want to explore hard money lenders.These lenders specialize in funding investment properties, even for amounts below traditional lending thresholds.

There is also a tool that will let you determine an estimate of what taxes might go upto.In order to do what you are mentioning above, it is called a drop-and-swap.

If they are bringing the cheddar that you better be bringing something just as valuable!

I would recommend listening to the BP podcast, they cover several different topics/investment strategis and it would be a good tool for a new investor that's unsure how they want to invest.

FHA has the self sufficiency test which also makes 4 units more valuable because you have a better chance of pass the SS test with 4 units versus 3 units. 2 units doesn't require the SS test so buyers also tend to like that inventory for FHA so they can avoid the SS test. 

BP has various tools to help you analyze your deals (rentals, flips, wholesale, etc). : https://www.biggerpockets.com/investment-calculators7.

Hello Drew, thanks for sharing this is valuable information.

But it's a great tool for practicing analyzing deals :)

Connecting with local agents who specialize in investment properties can offer valuable insights into the market's current state and potential opportunities.Networking with Local Investors.