We also looked at it as a place to escape America if we ever needed to and if our jobs went sour, we still had income coming in.

Savings: Hold the deposit here so it's separate from operating funds.

We actually CAN'T explain what we are seeing if we are operating on the "purely rational actor" hypothesis (as you implicitly observe), we MUST include highly irrational and emotional individuals to explain what we are seeing.- Investor uncertainty.

Building real relationships with investors, brokers, and operators opened doors that wouldn’t have been accessible otherwise.

Screening tenants is like interviewing someone for a job.

These areas have more affordable properties compared to Boston and are showing signs of growth, especially with infrastructure and job opportunities increasing.

The ones with really good reviews, and a high amount of reviews usually cost a little more, but do a good job.  

.• Creative Financing: Keep an open mind to creative financing strategies; sometimes thinking outside the traditional box can reveal opportunities others might overlook.On a related note, I help investors streamline their operations by generating quality leads and assisting with VA hiring, which might be useful as you build your team and network in the area.Looking forward to seeing your progress and sharing insights along the way.

In fact, I help professionals generate leads and streamline operations by assisting with VA hiring, ensuring that time is spent on high-impact activities.• Key Piece of Advice: One thing I wish I’d known sooner is that networking here is about cultivating long-term relationships rather than just quick wins.

It’s great to be trusted with others hard earned capital but I only accept that responsibility because I KNOW I can do the job - that I have done the job over the years.