What should be the number first step after picking a market?

It wouldn't hurt to set up time to meet with agents, property managers, lenders, and others while you’re visiting your markets of interst.

I am not saying you are wrong because I don't know the Cleveland market.    

Having worked with 1,000's of investors to Broker the properties I sell in my local market, and having worked with dozens of Property Managers, Turnkey Providers, Agents, Property Management Software Companies, Lenders, Inspectors and various other investment real estate vendors to market their products and services on my show, the one thing that stood out to be was the CEO Zach's obsession with the biz.In real estate we've get a lot turnover, a lot of flameout.

See who is doing the most multifamily deals in the area and you may get some off-market/pre-listing opportunities.

But you'll learn a lot just lurking for awhile too.If you want a ton of resources specifically about the Detroit market feel free to shoot me a DM.

- Flipping offers quick profits but involves higher taxes and market risk.- Holding generates ongoing cash flow, equity growth, and tax advantages from depreciation.No right or wrong, each approach aligns with different goals, budgets, and risk tolerances.

One thing I’ve learned in land acquisition is that the approach has to change depending on the market.

I decided to begin my journey in Detroit, MI market.

But they auto-deposited $50 into my "marketing account."