Depending on what you see outside your window it is natural to assume that the whole of the US is similar.When I worked in CA the rust belt was bleeding jobs.

The British call it belt and braces.

Hey hey everybody, just wanted to introduce myself, and get my first post here under my belt.

I have two properties so i am not a accomplished investor so I will leave it to you guys who actually have a fair number of houses under your belt, or a fair number of flips, etc.

Tighten your seat belt, we are going to be in for one hell of a ride.

Also in the rust belt where jobs and city growth are minimal. around toledo college is your best bet.

We will primarily be looking to execute the BRRRR strategy but am really open to whatever I can do to get our first deal under our belt.

My goal for this year is to have sold 3 or 4 flips and have at least 1 buy and hold under my belt.

Yes, read as much as you can on BP (podcasts are awesome) and join REIA.I jumped in with my partner who had a few deals under their belt, and we did the following: lost a deal, found a mentor, successfully putting in offers, and growing a healthy buyers list.

You can virtually wholesale (see Mike Nelson's BP Podcast), but I think it's for a more seasoned investor who has a few wholesale deals under their belt.