I'm going to agree with everyone else on Tax Liens, and you can take it a step further by doing some due diligence on which states reward you the most for Tax Lien investing.I've been looking into:Florida: With interest rates that can hit up to 18% per year, Florida is often seen as a prime spot.

On the surface it sounds like a good idea with little risk.But my grandfather invested in Honduras for a rental/vacation spot several years ago. 

[Not sure what @Henry M. means by 'day rate', there is no such thing with General Contractors, must be doing small jobs with pick-up laborers]And yes @Alan F. is spot on...there are way more investors that screw up a project...no idea how to screen Contractors, no idea how to do their job right on a remodel (have clear objectives and don't change them, then stay out of the way)

Ohio markets show up 3 times in Zillow’s 2024 hottest markets, with Columbus and Cincinnati taking the top 2 and 3 spots.

@Shawn Mcenteer, your last sentence is spot on.  

It was all about finding that sweet spot where we both felt like we came out on top.

It was all about finding that sweet spot where we both felt like we came out on top.

There is a community over there wanting to build up a boardwalk similar to New Jersey and return North Beach to it's prime (I think it had a boardwalk in 1915 before a hurricane).It has a lot of work to be done but it's in a good spot to downtown, right near the highway so easy to access and get to places all over the city whether you are going to the island for spring break or the university to visit college students it's a short drive.The area it self could be better but I think it has a lot of potential.

Columbus, OH is a prime spot to kick off your journey.

Ohio markets show up 3 times in Zillows 2024 hottest markets, with Columbus and Cincinnati taking the 2 and 3 spots.