These forums are a great place to connect and meet people, whether you're just starting out or you're a seasoned investor.

I wanted to reach out to gain insights into the industry, from a seasoned professional. 

If you have the checkbook and stomach for renovations, there are some serious value add opportunities on older properties as well.If you're just looking for a low price point, that is a different conversation. 

Hello everyone,I am a seasoned property manager in Central Florida.

Obviously the financials must make since and there is seasonality to the income, we'll reach out to our insurance broker to see what that'll run.

Hi there,Pretty new to REI as well.Things I've done to gain knowledge:-Listen to BP podcast-Read RE books-Enrolled in a RE course (I take an exam in a few months to obtain my license)-Look at listings throughout the day in states I've been eye-ing-Analyze potential deals by plugging numbers in a spreadsheet (to calculate what ROI will be first year, second year, etc) -Been reaching out to seasoned RE investors-Saving more $ to increase capitalGood luck to us!

These forums are a great place to learn and meet people, whether you're just starting out or you're a seasoned investor.

A growing avenue for many investors whether seasoned or not is having a turnkey situation; meaning property, property management, insurance professionals, preferred lenders and investor pricing is all in place. 

The multitude of foundation issues in the area on older homes scare me so I think your right to be conservative....

Many small multis are older and a full inspection including sewer scope is a good idea.3.