You'd be surprised what you can do, if you have no choice.3.)

While Vegas might feel like a good choice because it’s closer, let me make the case for Panama City Beach or Destin—they’re the kind of spots that could turn your first investment into a major win.Here’s the thing: PCB and Destin aren’t just beach towns—they’re vacation magnets.

Ah, the beauty of real estate: no matter the horrors a house has seen - satanic rituals, questionable paint choices, 1970's wallpaper - everything cleans up.Bloodstains?

I don't have the skill set YET to gauge rehab costs and try to BRRRR, but I'd like to learn.This is definitely a choice but my option is that you will do better if you focus on duplexes and cherry-pick a few SFRs as you come across them.As for your Strengths, it sounds like you have an excellent ability to save and your ability to bulk analyze data will serve you well to identify big-picture areas, property types, and characteristics to focus on.I like that you realize the first investment will not be your best investment.

Doesn’t matter if the sponsor is the largest firm on Wall Street; doesn’t matter if the Guru is a well know TV personality; doesn’t matter if the person selling the get rich program is President of the United States or Premier of Russia; those that do not do a complete and thorough due diligence are open to losing their investment.   

These sellers can be more critical of everything you do i.e. the property description posted, choice of images to upload, frequency and time of open houses, negotiations etc. 2.

I really wanted to continue using them, but for growth it just wasn't the best choice for us. 

Buying your first in Jenks was a solid choice.

Eugene could be a great choice for STRs with the university driving consistent demand with college kids + family, and Portland offers year-round potential with its already strong market for both MTR and STR.

Fine - use what ever suits you.Mortgage acceleration is a choice, not a requirement.