With broad, high-level criteria, you may be able to easily cross of a number of neighborhoods where the numbers simply do not make sense (assuming you already have your buy box nailed down).

Raleigh's current market isn’t known for many off-market deals in high-appreciating areas, as sellers here know they can still get top dollar by listing.

The truth is that New Jersey, especially Northern New Jersey, is a tough investment market due to low inventory, high competition, and high taxes.

.), spending time with my family, and always continuing to better myself whether that be reading books, being outdoors and exercising, networking, and/or sharpening my skills for my trade.I started my real estate journey in 2021 after a software business I was a partner in had a bad partnership breakup that saw me lose everything (financially). 

Here are some key steps to get started with the BRRRR method:Keep Learning: Stick with reading and watching videos from experts like David Greene and Brandon Turner.Get Your Finances in Order: Save up for a down payment, check your credit score, and look into getting pre-approved for a loan.Research Markets: Find neighborhoods with growth potential and high rental demand.

I’ve been researching local professionals and would welcome any advice on how to vet and connect with reliable team members, particularly in a high-cost area like the Bay Area.As for hard money, I haven’t explored it in depth yet, but I’m open to the idea for the right deal.

You might find that installing a mini-split system, properly insulating, and ensuring the finishes match the main home’s quality will make a difference in how the appraiser views it.

(Minimal competition, high demand, and 20 year operating history with repeat & longterm clients) Agreed!

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The "fine print" here is fairly sizeable upfront fees and high interest rates, relative to a traditional construction loan from a bank.