Our approach has evolved over the years, starting with Foreclosure Radar "public record search software" and a $45.00 per month subscription.  

Moved on to defense contracting, and finally started my own businesses.One of my businesses is a successful landscaping company, and I would like to evolve it into a property management company.I have spent roughly 4 years studying real estate investing, and I would like to finally move into making my first investments now that I feel that I properly understand the cradle to grave process of real estate investing.So far I have lined up the following:-Hard lenders-General contractors-Electricians, Plumbers, Carpenters, Floor specialists, HVAC specialists, Roofers-Mortgage and Insurance brokers-Attorney-30+ real estate agents-Web based database software for investment portfolio tracking-24x7 call center (intergrated with my landscaping call center)-Access to Pre Foreclosures-Access to a Bank that will let me have up to 10 loansMy Strategy:Purchase price between: 20,000-200,000Property Types: Duplex, Quadplex, Multifamily, Condos, Room rentingMaximum Purchase Point: 65% LTV, 55% ARVMinimum NOI: 10% year over yearLocations: Military Presence, DoD Presence, College Presence, Major Job Hubs20% Cash Reserves of Notes (2,000-20,000 per unit)8% of value of properties for repairs (4,000-16,000 per unit)3 years of taxes (1,500-6,000 per unit)3 years of HOAs (600-1,500 per unit)Exchange Strategies:-368 Exchange-1031 ExchangeStructuring:-S Corp Parent Company-LLC Holding CompaniesInsurance:-Standard GL, Flood, Fire, Natural Disaster, Tenant Insurance-Umbrella PolicyWhat Im looking for:Id love to have some guidance that could push me through the crawl, walk, run process into the Real Estate industry.

I'm planning to return to the States, permanently in the next two years, and need to understand the terrain and the evolving real state market, before I sell everything out here. 

With an effective management process in place, it's easy to just swoop into your own property for personal use.But this is definitely an industry that's rapidly evolving.

There's actually a few options in an evolving industry like this. 

I did have a fun interview with Josh and Brandon (Podcast 41).I currently live and invest in Utah, although my focus continues to evolve as the market does.

Without the forum and the chance to start asking questions and meeting other like-minded people, I'm not sure my desire to become a real estate investor would have ever evolved past reading books and online blog posts. 

Would be nice to see an evolving story.

The market is always evolving, and opportunities come in many forms.What i would add just to give you some basic tips is to make sure to account for every single expense, no matter how minor it seems.

As tax laws evolve, staying abreast of these changes becomes paramount for investors seeking to optimize their returns while contributing positively to the communities they operate in.