Thank you, Jorge, for the vote of confidence.

Something that I've found that works well is to charge a 25% deposit for the estimate I give if the total engagement is over $1,000.

It's essential to thoroughly research the local market, understand the risks, and carefully evaluate each investment opportunity before making a decision.As a Minnesota native, I can confidently say that I prefer the warmth of a sunny state over the cold and snowy climate I grew up in.

But when you feel you have a decent net worth and a some money coming in you have the confidence to take a chance and be an agent, builder etc. 

You’re acknowledging their expertise and the role they play in making you feel confident about your investment.Wishing you all the best with this deal and hoping it’s the first of many successful ventures for you!

If they don't hang up or say no, engage with them.

I always engage qualified legal and accounting professionals prior to transacting in new spaces or employing new strategies.

Once you have this team in place, you should be able to invest in any market confidently.

We love our home, but being engaged in this community earlier would've saved us a lot of heartache, so I applaud you for reaching out as you get started.

Consider utilizing a HELOC for a flip/brrr where you are extremely confident you can turn it around in 6-9 months (max), so you don't hold that 2nd property leveraging the first for longer than necessary; especially with single-family rentals.