If you're located in WI, check out Premier Point Realty and Homestead Realty....both offer the licensing course at a discount and some of the lowest fees/commission splits in our local market.

How true is this, and how could that affect my real estate strategy if I were to enter the Texas market as a Washington State resident?

This is a good opportunity in a strong market, and with your excellent credit and HELOC funds, you’re in a great position to make this project happen.

CT spots like Bridgeport and New Haven also pop up a lot in conversations about good starter markets.

I’m reminded of a buddy of mine who moved from Brooklyn to Scottsdale.. he initially thought the desert was just cacti and scorching heat, but soon realized there’s a thriving market here with pockets of real oportuntiy.Working with an investor who’s ready to spec build is a fantastic way to dive in.

Here’s our OPINION for the Metro Detroit market (use as a template for your target area!)

Purchase price: $275,000 Cash invested: $129,000 20-unit hotel, was abandoned and had sat on the market for 3 years.

I am always on the lookout for off market properties around the Sacramento area.

Any development work they've done on the property also becomes your property.If the property becomes yours, you could try to sell it back to them quickly and below market for a nice profit.

STR seems to have better tax benefits (in the right market) but is it worth it at a distance ???