Excited to learn and get insight on investing in a new market.

So don't beat yourself up, it's not you, it's the market.

Spent a summer weekend hunting for on-market deals on days off with a realtor.

For funding, explore options like FHA loans, personal savings, or creative financing, and focus on New Jersey markets that align with your goals, such as Newark for rentals or commuter towns for house hacking.

Hey everyone, I came across an off-market property in Central Phoenix and wanted to get some thoughts.

The market appreciates 3% per year.Pay cash for one house and rent it for $1,500.

Furthermore, @Dave Meyer has a YouTube show/podcast on market trends for your reference.

The guru your son is learning this technique from is likely not telling your son that the deal will almost certainly encourage your son to get an "off-market" deal from a "wholesaler" who is unlikely to properly disclose the details of the property or encourage an inspection. 

Your focus on the Dallas market and Fix and Flip projects sounds solid, especially with the DIY approach and having an interior designer on your team. 

I also practice as a Realtor because I enjoy it and it is extra income.So as an investor, your options are to get your RE license and have access to a lot of tools and do the research yourself (therefore you're paying with time, energy and a little money) or you work with a great realtor/investor in the specific market you're looking into.