Many of our competitors would have walked away, leaving us with the upper hand.If you have the right mindset and the right resources, properties that others shy away from can become some of your best deals.Have you ever dealt with a property that took months to resolve?

congrats my friendHere is one piece of advice I have for you:As you attempt to find what area to invest in, use this website https://www.areavibes.com/Its a great resource and starting point for what an area might look like and it has something called a "livability score".

great resource; appreciate the direction :) 

I am just starting out on Bigger Pockets and am excited to review all of the resources available.

If you have any tips, resources, or advice for someone just starting out, I’d greatly appreciate your insights.Some specific things I’m working on right now:* Building a strong buyers list.* Identifying motivated sellers and honing my outreach.* Learning the ins and outs of structuring win-win deals.I’m open to partnering, collaborating, or just grabbing coffee to exchange ideas.

If you're strictly seeking off-market deals, I recommend connecting with and working with a reliable/resourceful wholesaler instead of a real estate agent.

BiggerPockets is a great place to find featured agents experienced with long-term rental investments—they can guide you to cash-flowing properties and connect you with resources like contractors and property managers.

City-Data and Census.gov are solid resources, and sites like Rentometer can give you a good sense of rental prices.After that, I narrow it down to neighborhoods with strong fundamentals—good schools, low crime, and convenient amenities.

Time is a valuable resource and "spending" it everywhere at once isn't worth the effort.

I’m starting by using the resources available in this forum and educating myself on finding, analyzing, and financing deals.