Hi @Yael DoronWay to start 2025 with a bang! 

Investors might want to start exploring smaller cities or less-saturated markets poised for population and business growth.

Start by reading the Ultimate Real Estate Investing Guide: https://www.biggerpockets.com/guides/ultimate-real-estate-investing-guide/introduction2.

As for finding a contractor, asking local investors for recommendations is a great start.

Networking with the professionals in your market will start to open doors and opportunities to collaborate will arise! 

. - Prices are too high- Prices are falling- Interest rates are too high- My Cousins, Mothers, Sister told me that Real Estate is too riskyThere’s never a “perfect” time, but everyone wishes that they started sooner.

Renting to a friend can complicate things, especially if you're starting below market rent.

The rebound in single-family home sales is impressive, but what really catches my eye is the inventory growth and the trends in townhomes and condos. 

I'm just starting out with a STR and I'm in the process of vetting companies for tax strategy and asset protection. 

Your starting rent is $2,000 per month, and your expenses remain steady at $1,700 per month.