I’m about to close on a residential property and want to ensure everything goes smoothly. I’ve reviewed my Closing Disclosure and gathered all necessary documents, but I’d love to hear from those who have been through...

Here's a breakdown of some key things to consider, particularly in a market like Gallatin County (which has been booming):1. 5% Cash-on-Cash Return (COC)While a 5% COC return is on the lower end for some investors, it’s not bad for a first deal, especially in a high-demand area like Gallatin County.

The commission on that one sale covered a LOT of future postcards.I think the keys to success with postcards is that you need to get the prospect's attention so quickly that he gets the drift as he's picking the postcard up to trash it. 

If I had a do over, rather than burning 6 months of stress and costs on an eviction, I would have done cash for keys. 

Here are some key insights I’ve noticed:Tourism Growth: Indianapolis has become a hotspot for both leisure and business travelers, thanks to major events like the Indy 500, conventions, and sports tourism.

It been over a month that I've been asking for access to the keys for storage areas at my property.

Making sure the property "flows" outside is a key component I have personally found - assuring nobody is stepping on toes, encroaching on each other's outside space, or blocking cars in, etc. 

Using your tech background to build systems and processes around your business is the key to scale.When I was getting started I wanted to do it all (wholesaling, flipping, brokering, contracting) and was unsuccessful across the board. 

My realtor was super patient with me and was super professional though he probably ended up making $1.50/hour with all the hours and phone calls he had to make to close the deal. 

The key is to test, test, test until it works.