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Tyler Schumaker Brand new and looking to network
22 January 2025 | 3 replies
Go to BUILD YOUR TEAM at the top of the screen and look for local investors or meetups in your area.
Drew Sygit Why are Newbies Using Invalid Investment Assumptions from 5+ Years Ago?
2 February 2025 | 18 replies
There are many people on this site pushing those locations that have not historically kept up with inflation.Btw I advocate all newbies start local even if their local market has not kept up with inflation.  
Ivan Castanon I need to change strategies. What should I do?
1 February 2025 | 45 replies
I say start there, exhaust your local efforts before jumping toward "shiny things" and unknown markets, persons etc.. 
Robert Frazier $35k reasons you should always use experienced agents for real estate purchases.
27 January 2025 | 2 replies
However, especially if the investor is buying in an area they are not familiar with, they probably will not know the nuances of the local area. 
Bryan Hartlen Anyone have good experiences with their property management company?
18 January 2025 | 11 replies
In my experience, success in D-class areas almost always requires being local, extremely hands-on, and self-managing.
James Clark meetups in Indianapolis
18 January 2025 | 7 replies
They often have different vendors introduce themselves so you can build your team and they often have a local member do a case study on one of their properties to share the ins, outs, ups, and downs of the investment.
Polat Caglayan Detroit or Cleveland?
17 January 2025 | 27 replies
They are usually looking at C or D properties that local agents tell them will “cash flow“ They usually don’t cash flow because of high maintenance and vacancy.
Ghita Mueller My first investment
24 January 2025 | 0 replies
Joined a local investment group and got tons of support How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?
Michael Lam Advice on investing in small multifamily rental properties in Cleveland Ohio?
30 January 2025 | 32 replies
In 2022 the rents increased 12.1% year over year which was the 3rd highest in the entire country per https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2023/02/14/cleveland-rent-prices.
Zachary Young Where To Buy My First Rental Property
30 January 2025 | 56 replies
It’s crucial to have local market knowledge or work with someone who does.