But it's YOUR money, and Real Estate, to put it mildly, is a contact sport).Month 5: Deals & Network (15-18 hours/week)Submit first offersAttend 2-3 REI events monthlyBuild social media presenceKey Goal: First offer acceptedMonth 6: Scale & Automate (15-20 hours/week)Delegate initial tasksEstablish morning/evening routinesCreate follow-up systemsKey Goal: Sustainable weekly schedule🚫 Common Pitfalls to Avoid:Overcommitting earlyNeglecting W2 responsibilitiesSkipping system creationTaking on too many mentor calls✅ Success Markers:Consistent daily actionsGrowing networkClear systemsNo work conflictsSteady deal flowMaintained energy levels👉 Action Steps This Week:Audit your current scheduleBlock 2 hours dailyChoose your power hour (morning/evening)Set 30-day milestoneGeneral Comment:  obviously not everyone will follow these suggestions.  

Congratulations @Krissi Miramontes, it's great to see someone helping improve Fair Oaks!

This is all despite the fact that they've made no improvements to the properties since acquiring them, and local property value indices only have about 15% appreciation for property values in the last 2 years for my area.

Denver is very expensive for a new guy who doesn't have loads of capital so a market like Missouri for example is intriguing for far cheaper real estate but then Id either have to move, improve the property remotely or simply buy and hold as a rental for X time. 

Look for properties with high cash flow potential, good condition, and room for improvement, such as value-add opportunities.

They will improve, but never "pop."

.• Hybrid Approaches:Some teams combine purchased lists with public records to cross-reference and validate information, which can improve call success rates.I’ve found that a bit of trial and error is often necessary to identify the right mix for your market and team size.

With a recast, my monthly payment could drop, improving cash flow.3.

In the past 10 years, Ocala has greatly improved the employment base, adding tons of logistics and distribution jobs on top of the medical, service and equestrian jobs that we have always had. 

That can make it easier to communicate the opportunity effectivelyTo expand efficiently, consider targeting local real estate meetups or investment groups San Diego has a strong investor community.