Focus on identifying promising neighborhoods in the north or east bay by leveraging your husband’s contractor network, local real estate agents, and online deal-finding platforms.

Asa result, we are seeking alternative methods for acquiring off-marketproperties.While we havedeveloped a robust system for identifying and pre-qualifying potential landparcels, one of the major hurdles we face is reaching the property owners.

I'd consider renting for a period of time and identify a particular area you'd like to eventually buy.

For instance, my PlayStation was stolen, and because my cleaner didn’t catch it in time, we couldn’t identify which guest to hold accountable.

Focus on cash flow to align with your long-term goal of a remote ranch, and continuously educate yourself while networking to identify opportunities and partnerships.

I’m slowly learning how to identify soil types but like you said….we can’t afford to be wrong right now  jurisdictions are different all over the US.. many still just use perk tests  others do the soil samples so you just have to deal with your current area and regulations.

A professional study, though more expensive, often identifies more deductions and is better for IRS scrutiny.

It Could help your offer though if the seller thinks he might have difficulty in identifying his replacement property within 45 days (he has 180 days to actually close on it) And it’s okay with you....you could offer to delay your closing for up to 30 days or so, to help him have more time in identifying his replacement property.  

Partnering with an experienced local agent will be key—they can guide you through the market and help identify the best opportunities.

You can read more about it here: https://www.bridgemi.com/business-watch/what-michigan-can-le....Regardless of which market you choose to invest in, it's important to understand the area well and identify neighborhoods on the rise.