So you have to weight risk to reward.. and sometimes we have to eat one that we bought it happens..

Going into an area with little data is high risk but could be high reward. 

Flipping and investing in real estate is an exciting path, especially with your husband’s expertise as a contractor—it’s a great advantage. 

My expertise is property management & I could help you with how to choose the right property management company, but it appears you are planning on self-managing.

Furthermore, if anyone knows of a third party that provides the data or is interested in periodically gathering the data for me from the county courthouse (for a monetary reward), please reach out.

Hello everyone,I am from Alexandria, VA located at the border of Washington DC and Prince George County, MD working for a kitchen and bath remodeling company since 2017 known as European Granite Design that also fabricates granite, quartz, marble and quartzite countertops since 2003.I'm experienced Sales and project manager also designs kitchens & bathrooms for remodeling.Using my expertise and connections I want to start working for myself flipping old condos or houses in the Washington DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia (DMV) area.

Be prepared for the learning curve with Detroit—it’s rewarding but comes with its fair share of challenges.If you’d like more specific guidance or have questions, feel free to DM me.

Stay consistent, set clear goals, and remember real estate is a long-term game that rewards patience and persistence!

Real Estate Investing can be an exciting and rewarding venture, offering the potential for significant financial returns and the opportunity to create wealth over time.

My primary goals are tax benefit and appreciation, as opposed to cash flow.Thanks again for your thoughts.Lauren@Lauren Merendino You may also look for someone with "cost segregation" expertise.