This is merely what I've observed from the content I 've seen online. 

I would echo what others have said - 100% start locally because you need to gain an appreciation for what it means to be an investor, understand the lifecycle of a deal and be on the ground to observe what's going on with renovations etc.

Otherwise, when he has laid a foundation and is not able to finish, all who observe it begin to ridicule him, saying, ‘This man began to build and was not able to finish.’

I have observed clients who have purchased properties based on the 1% rule but have struggled to stabilize them.

Typically, residents remain unaware unless they observe property tours or inspections.

Thank you Chris for taking the time to elaborate on your observations.

In the past I observed older people who were in and I loved how they rollled.

All too often I have observed individuals raid their retirement accounts, paying far too much in taxes.

Just some observations as I don't work in this space.

It's something I have been observing more and more.