The reasons cited for the market not following suit this time are concerns that increasing GDP, especially in Q4 of 2024, and policy changes such as tariffs could lead to a resurgence of inflation and thus a change in the Fed’s projections, with there being 150bps of variance between certain Fed members projections (Source).

They will have additional costs for mailing & online campaigns to get leads.

Use the $11K for marketing instead of for a course which, at best, will be generic and will lead to the next course upsell. 

You can learn to do this independently or get a rockstar REALTOR to lead the way.

Just keep in mind that contractors may hesitate to attend multiple pre-inspections, especially if they lead to no work.

He can probably recommend a civil engineer that works on smaller projects like this (mine are all engineers working on larger developments not residential) and can likely take the lead on the permit process for you. 

You can learn to do this independently or get a rockstar REALTOR to lead the way.

Natural disasters can devastate your property and the surrounding community, leading to job losses and the closure of shops and businesses.

Hey Christine, I might be biased, but you could look into Cleveland, Oh.Here are a few things to consider against investing there:- Slower appreciation compared to some other markets- Harsh winters, which can lead to higher maintenance costs- Many discounted single and duplex might need repairs or updates, especially if the previous owners haven’t kept up with maintenance over the years- Some local regulations to be aware of (nothing crazy, but worth noting when trying to close deals).But there are also some solid reasons to invest in Cleveland:- Affordable properties in the $100K-$300K range- Strong long term rental market due to a high rent to price ratio- Landlord friendly laws overall- Potential for great cash flow- Opportunities for Section 8 tenants- stable market once you have the right team in placeEvery market has pros and cons so it comes down to your budget, risk tolerance, and finding a reliable crew you can trust.

He teaches/leads the discussions.