Just make sure to research your local rental market and get comfortable estimating rehab costs.It’s a smart plan, and you’re off to a great start.

Repurposing citrus groves into SFHs is a smart move...turning underused land into vibrannt communities.

The distance has made me get smart about managing.But, I know the area since I have been going to the building a lot the last few years. 

Starting with a mentor is very smart – it really cuts down on the learning curve, especially with something like a fix & flip.

Newark is a city where smart investors can do well, but uninformed investors can miss the mark.

@Sebastian AlborsIn my experience, buying a single-family home (SFH) in Asheville and house hacking with a family member like your brother can be a smart way to balance costs.

Marin is expensive and though we want to live in Marin, I think it’s smart to look at other markets for investing.

A good friend of mine recently managed to pick up a modest duplex outside Phoenix that looked risky at first glance.. low rents, older neighborhood.. but with a few smart upgrades, it became a steady earner in under a year.You mentioned your worries about remote investing and the challenges of managing properties from afar.

Anyone with insurance will be smart and take the money , sell the lot and move on .Can’t sell before clean up, Matthew, no one will buy a toxic waste site.You are absolutely right, though, the whole thing will take years to play out.  

It is for the smart intelligent hard-working folks that understand success is in their hands, and with the right tools it can be expedited significantly.