I also looked into local clubs in the area and there’s a couple - the REIA, as you mentioned, and then a pretty active club comprised of female investors. 

I work in Albuquerque, NM and wear many hats utilizing many tools.20 rental units12 active flips - recs to purchase -some are now rec notes-private money on the flips utilizing retirement plans/corporate/nonprofit funds-wholesaling and I have started a new platform of providing financed wholesales.would love to see if my knowledge is of value to others.

People on these boards are always trying to network with wholesalers, but active real estate agents who work with investors see more deals, on and off market, than anyone else.

I'd like to add a few more traits that I've found crucial for a property manager to truly stand out:1.

Skepticism is crucial, but careful market analysis, cost management, and realistic expectations are essential.Good luck!

Haha Hey @Jacob Pereira Sorry to get your hopes up - I spoke without thinking in my excitement to talk about 1031s and skipped over a crucial stumbling block for your dream strategy ;) Allow me to clarify:So, if you live in one side of the duplex for two years within the five years prior to the sale, then it is considered residence use.

You'd need to really understand the specific neighborhoods and property types to make a good investment.If you do go the out-of-state route, a good property manager will be crucial.

While passive activity losses (PALs) are allocated to each property, when determining how losses can be applied, the total passive income and losses across your properties are considered as a whole.

Economists note that job growth in typically underreported industries fell by 42,000 compared to the 6-month average, suggesting August’s numbers may understate actual gains.Key Employment GainsConstruction: +34,000 jobs, driven by heavy civil engineering and nonresidential trade contractors.Healthcare: +31,000 jobs, though slower than the past year's monthly average of 60,000.Social Assistance: +13,000 jobs, with more modest growth compared to previous months.Other growing sectors include financial activities, wholesale trade, and government (+24,000 jobs).Job Losses and Sector StrugglesManufacturing: -24,000 jobs.Retail: -11,100 jobs.Temporary help employment continues to shrink, reflecting business uncertainty.Wage and Fed Policy ImplicationsWages rose by 0.4% in August, up 3.8% year-over-year, supporting a cautious approach by the Federal Reserve on deeper rate cuts.

Actively working on pricing as I haven't received any bookings in 2 weeks and my calendar is completely empty. thank you all!