This involves getting clear on what you are looking for, narrowing it down to a 30-second pitch, and then telling everyone and their brother about what you are looking for.

Best of luck on your investing in NC endeavor ... keep us all posted once you narrow down where you would like to invest. 

Once you narrow down the investment strategy, you should connect with the mentor to see if you would get along and vet the mentors track record and experience.

This could also help the investor see if those items will need replacing at a narrow or broad timeframe, thus affecting the purchase offer price.

So, if you can narrow down what guest avatar you want at your property, and learn from others in your market, it should do very well!

I only have student loan debtI have a full-time remote jobI have no prior experience in real estate investingMy credit score is high 700'sHere are the details about the property in Zenda,WI:Asking price: $235KIt’s being sold by out-of-state heirsIt needs at least $50K in repairs and updatesThe neighboring house recently sold for $235K (though I don’t have details on its condition before the sale)A family friend who owns a construction company assessed the property and noted the following:Replacement Needed: Furnace, Water Heater, Water Softener, Floor (concrete replacement needed due to unevenness), Roof, GuttersUpdates Needed: 1.5 BathroomsConcerns: Black mold and water leak marks upstairsRemodel Suggestion: The staircase is very steep and narrow; recommended to relocate and extend it into the living spaceAdditional Work: The property slopes downward, allowing rain to flow into the house.

It's one of the absolute worst parts of rental property investing of any variety.Your first step is going to be to research Texas law, and then narrow it down to the particular county and municipality this property is in.

Higher cash flow was one of my primary objectives, but in today's turbulent economy, you also want to be a little cautious about focusing solely on one thing when you're narrowing down your property search.  

You’re gonna want to narrow down your property type (a lot) before you start shopping.

Try to narrow down your options to the top 3-4.