I've gathered that one of the best ways to learn is to follow, shadow, or talk with those who have experience and have found success in REI.

Here in Upstate NY (Watertown)Looking for an REI Group or something close, whether it be virtual or in person (due to COVID)I do consistent deal analyses, trying to network with others on ideas on how to go about with these fixer uppers and potential Buy&Hold properties I’ve found already

Plus I found out they made $75k margin, once I got the title recorded and saw the purchase price on record.  

It was on the MLS for a while and the price was too high, negotiated quite a bit and then found a sewer issue and negotiated some more!

Instead of recommendations and professional advice from her I found myself with more questions than answers often times, and her newness and lack of confidence left me feeling like I couldn't trust her.I think you're already 4 steps ahead of her as you're here asking the questions and are engaged on the BP forums which in my opinion, besides having a great broker with seasoned agents to learn from in person, is the MOST important thing.

Hey there,I'm almost ready to purchase a house hack and have found some good deals right off the MLS.

We have found most of our success is STR and MTR.

@Ethan McRaeI typically use credit unions for primary residence (many don’t lend for investment properties) but if they do we have found rates at credit unions to be better than a traditional bankFor example I can get a 30 year fixed today at my CU for 6%

Go to school and finish “ No Quitting” One went to college and graduated, with no debt because they worked all through college and applied to enough scholarships to make your head spin.One left home early and found consistent employment currently a young supervisor( now married with kids)The last one stayed home like first one got a trade in the electrical field (graduated).Then I told them no outside debt, you are getting houses.

When I come back to the states I will be looking forward to my new job and my hour long commute now that I have found the BP podcasts.