Becoming a real estate agent is a good idea to gain experience, but you could also explore property management, wholesaling, or working with an investor to build your network. 

Explore creative financing options like seller financing, partnerships, or the BRRRR strategy to maximize your resources.

The combination of its growing tech & healthcare sector, long-term resilience to climate change, and relative affordability makes it an interesting place to start our real estate journey.I spent a big part of my career in hospitality real estate consulting at a Big 4 firm, but I left to explore new opportunities and decided it was finally time to take the leap into real estate investing.

But with the recent change to depreciation rules on overseas properties, perhaps Japan is worth exploring again.Sorry I don't have much to add, but I've been following this conversation for the past couple of days and figured I'd say "Hello!"

Below are a few areas and things to look for if you're exploring investing in an AirBnB on the Oregon Coast.Most notably, the heart of the Oregon Coast in Lincoln City STR permits will be more difficult to come by.

Speak with lenders early to understand your borrowing power, and explore multifamily properties to maximize your house-hacking potential.

However, I’m open to exploring opportunities in other cities or markets if the numbers make sense and align with my investment goals.If you know of any deals or markets worth considering or maybe even a deal lines up, I would love to know of it!

In this guide, we’ll explore five essential tax mitigation techniques that every savvy investor should know.1.

Your lender should be able to help dispute the appraisal if there are clear inconsistencies or missing information, especially now that the property is rented and generating income.It might also be worth exploring other lending options, as some lenders have more flexibility with appraisals or different processes that could work better for your situation.

@Tannia CastroRecommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.