Why ask: A mentor who is actively involved in the market is more likely to offer relevant, real-time insights, strategies, and lessons learned.

If you are looking to expand your knowledge I highly recommend the webinars BP offers. 

For example, most anywhere will get $700 room, $75 fixed rate utilities, $700 deposit, and then offer a 36 months, 12 month, or month to month lease ($350 fee if ending lease <90 days). 

Get a gander at your competition and see what they are offering and take it up a notch.You might check Fiverr or TaskRabbit (not sure for interior designer) and see who is out there.They should be able to help you out remotely and without spending a ton of dough.

Builders offered everything from rate buydowns to other buyer incentives to make their homes more attractive.

Originally posted for 100k over what the purchase price was I submitted an low offer and received a counter.

Samford's business school also offers a concentration in real estate investment and management.

@Kwanza P.Here you can learn more about non-recourse loans:https://www.biggerpockets.com/member-blogs/2810/46115-real-e...Here is a list of lenders offering non-recourse financing to Solo 401k:https://www.biggerpockets.com/member-blogs/2810/50272-list-o...You protect your property by purchasing insurance. 

Step 2: Narrow down your "buy box" (are you market-indifferent, are you looking for a certain level of cash flow, etc.).Step 3: Connect with real estate agents and begin making offers!

From my experience, cities like Greenville, Columbia, Augusta, Huntsville, Chattanooga, and Jacksonville offer strong house-hacking opportunities with growing job markets, solid rental demand, and affordable multi-family options.