.- I just finished up a $14k rehab to replace flooring, improve the kitchen, make the 4th bedroom compliant, generally update, etc.

First property purchased with a goal to continue. A bit about the deal:
SFH in a great neighborhood with excellent schools so I can expect (but never guaranteed) "better", longer term tenants. I paid $275k and can get...

If the turnkey company gives us an idea what the property is worth, our verification doesn't go back to the turn-key to question about the value, no we instead turn to third party i.e. independent re searches that verify the value - and same with all other information given to us by turnkey companies, realtors, sellers or whomever your are interreacting with."

I was wondering if anyone had some tips to how I should go about my search?

These projects were prioritized by the El Paso MPO based on travel demand models that forecast future population and business expansion.These are the major projects: Project ID Project Description Total Cost 359201009 SH 178: Interchange improvements $213m 66502004 Borderland Expressway: construct new divided 4 lane facility $153m 37402100 US 62/180: 6-lane expressway with frontage roads $117m 212101104 I-10 Widening $116m 16701122 US54: 4-lane highway and ramp reconfiguration $66m 66502005 Borderland Expressway: construct new divided 4 lane facility $66m Socioeconomic Trends Driving DemandSeveral key indicators point to El Paso’s growing appeal:Rising Wages: High-paying occupations are on the rise, with average wages increasing from $70K to $74K over the past five years.Household Income: Median household income is growing, though it remains in the 10th percentile nationally, indicating room for upward mobility.Educational Attainment: The percentage of residents with a bachelor’s degree or higher is increasing, albeit at a slower pace than the national average.Rental Market: Gross rent has surged due to strong absorption and limited new supply.Commute Times: Unlike the national trend, El Paso has maintained stable travel times to work.Economic Drivers Fueling MomentumEl Paso’s expected growth is supported by a diverse set of economic catalysts:Fort Bliss: A major military installation providing stable demand.

I'm factoring in my HELOC interest payments, which gets me close to using the balance of the difference.I'm looking to pay down my HELOC investment, and make some improvements to get this into a cash flowing position. 

YouTube Channels – Search for remodel walk-throughs by creators like The Homies, Ryan Pineda, and The Real Estate Robinsons.Courses:BiggerPockets Real Estate Rookie Bootcamp – A structured program for beginners that covers deal analysis, rehab, and more.REI Remodel Course by Austin Rutherford (or similar BRRRR-focused educators) – Breaks down the reno process from a cash-flow lens.In-Person Masterminds/Events:BPCon 2024 (Las Vegas this October!)

- Invest some time in studying the area, so you can't be sold something mis-identified.2) Renovating Remotely: doing unnecessary improvements, being overcharged and dealing with bad workmanship.- Use same inspector as above to inspect and confirm what's actually done & workmanship BEFORE paying contractors.- Learn Maintain to the Neighborhood concept by viewing competition on Zillow pics.

A few things to check out:* **Las Vegas REIA (Real Estate Investors Association)** — they hold regular meetups and trainings* **BiggerPockets meetups** — search for local events in the "network" section of the site* **Eventbrite or Meetup.com** — search for real estate investing events in Las Vegas* **Real estate license schools or investor-focused brokerages** often host free workshops tooAlso, since you’re interested in both rentals and commercial down the line, I’d recommend listening to the **BiggerPockets Real Estate podcast** (for residential) and the **BiggerPockets Business or Commercial podcasts** to help you learn while on the go.You’ve got the right mindset and curiosity to go far.

After a few weeks of networking and reading on the forums, I found the cap rates and IRR in metro cities in North Cal are not so attractive so I decided to expand my search to Nevada.