The sooner you start these conversations, the better prepared you'll be when the right deal comes along.Local professionals can also be an invaluable resource.

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.

This is a great place to learn and to connect with people so take advantage of all the great resources.

Quote from @Vanja Dimitrijevic: Hello, I've been researching BP podcast and resources and am looking into buying another property to downsize from the current one but wanted to use the equity in my current house to purchase a new house in the area.

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

It’s such a great resource for learning and connecting with like-minded investors.

@Jeff Nash would be a good resource to speak with!

BiggerPockets and Facebook groups can also be great for networking.Feel free to reach out if you’d like help connecting with agents or investors in Illinois or Wisconsin (Have some amazing referral partners)—I’d be happy to lend a hand or share resources to get you started.

Happy to send over some resources regarding the Columbus Ohio market and why it's a great market to invest into!

Take time to learn through military-focused resources like Military House Hacking or Active Duty Passive Income, and connect with other military investors online or on base.