Welcome to the BP forumsA specific investment criteria makes for success, enhancing focus.Starting local is best.I'm also newbie like you, yet to crack it on that first dealAll the best going forward

They gave me details on local monthly rents, access to leads for my furnished rental and suggestions for enhancements that will allow me to easily increase my rent without spending much more money.

Cost effectiveness:Find inventory at wholesale prices.NegotiateUtilise Private money /wholesale/ lease option Sweat Equity on rehab for enhanced profitabilityExit strategy-retail,hold as rental, after refinancing with long term cheaper financing

Do things that naturally enhance your energy. 

Many offer the option for higher coverage and other enhancements. 

Being able to take on most of the renovations myself significantly reduced the overall cost, while having the vacant unit allowed me to enhance the unit without disrupting any tenants.

In addition, we enhanced the kitchen and also upgraded the severely outdated appliances.

Still in the planning stage, but I will be using my training/experience as a forester, love of the outdoors, and recent intern session at Earthship Biotecture, to find rural property to develop into small home development, including some off-the-grid homes; maybe some Airbnb options, trails, enhanced natural features.

@Kyle ZulegerLearn your business processes before you automate or enhance through technology.

Sometimes you have to take these podcasts with a grain of salt because some people use them to enhance their celebrity status or help to start their guru careers.