Quote from @Nabby Boat: I would like to start investing into real estate any ideas 1.

These are some of the ideas.

I definitely recommend connecting with an STR community in the CO area, because it's great to meet other people doing the same thing and bounce ideas off of one another.

So, at the end of the day we have zero idea as to was truly caused this... - Troy 

Last week I made a post about getting a US mortgage as a US citizen who lives abroad (https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/49/topics/1219693-getti...).

Bought a 5 plex in 2022 insurance was $1500/year (which was low).  Guard is not renewing the policy.  My best quote is at 17,000/year! Property is worth around 1.2 to rebuild.  Location is Fairplay Colorado.  LTR tent...

If local deals aren’t working, try out-of-state markets or connect with local investors for fresh ideas.

I currently live in Toledo, where I’m working on a live-in flip with my duplex.Here’s what I bring to the table:Hands-on experience with construction and property maintenance.Knowledge and skills for value-add projects, especially on smaller properties.A passion for learning and growing my portfolio using strategies like buy-and-hold and BRRRR.I’m looking to connect with:Local investors in the Toledo area who can share insights or collaborate.Contractors, property managers, and other real estate professionals.Anyone interested in sharing ideas, advice, or potential partnerships.If you’re in or near Toledo and would like to connect, feel free to reach out!

@Shawn NofzigerHi Shawn,I came across your post and while I am a long way from Lansing, I work with a ton of new and aspiring investors and the challenges they have getting from idea to action. 

Now that it is in a Special Needs trust my attorney advises that it would not be a good idea to charge him rent because some of his disability check would be funneled right into his his special needs trust.