The first thing I would do is to find an investor-focused realtor that can help you connect with reliable contractors, property manager, etc.

Here are five crucial tips to help you stay profitable and avoid costly mistakes:Buy Smart, Not Just Cheap – In today’s market, finding deep discounts is tough, but focusing on properties with value-add potential is key.

@Robert Ellis-Multifamily and Built to Rent-Minimum 100 Units - Maximum 450 Units-Markets: Dallas Fort Worth, NW Arkansas, South Dakota, Kansas City, South Carolina and a few others-A & B Class (C Class only in main markets and must be priced very well)- Primary focus: Straight from developer / merchant builder

However, the success of your project will depend on factors like location, renovation costs, and market timing.Many investors have found great success by focusing on high-demand neighborhoods with strong buyer interest.

The days of quick, minimal-effort flips yielding massive returns are largely behind us, but prepared investors with an eye for neighborhood-specific improvements can still achieve healthy profits.The most successful flippers in today's Phoenix market are those who:- Conduct thorough due diligence on neighborhoods and price points- Build robust contractor relationships- Focus on sustainable, energy-efficient renovations- Stage properties impeccably for the target buyer demographicFor those willing to adapt to changing market conditions, Phoenix continues to offer one of the most dynamic house flipping environments in the Southwest.

Cleveland is a great market and focusing on the A/B areas is smart for your first one. 

-After the second eviction, I specifically asked FPM to focus on tenants with better credit scores, even if it took longer to find someone.

., so tend to focus from Concord to Gorham.

Small boutique firm, lower mgmt fee, personalized service, good mentions from here (BP forums), focused only on KC.

Focus on overall returns.2.