City-Data and Census.gov are solid resources, and sites like Rentometer can give you a good sense of rental prices.After that, I narrow it down to neighborhoods with strong fundamentals—good schools, low crime, and convenient amenities.

And I provide solid returns for my private lenders in the process.

There is some solid structure to the program and a solid accountability piece along with getting to interact with highly successful people.

However, calculate whether the investment—purchase price, legal fees, potential eviction costs, and rehab—still leaves room for a solid return.Risk vs.

You don't have to spend a fortune and buy a house directly on the beach to do well, but your starting price point for a viable option in this market is around $350-$450k for a solid 2-3 bedroom oceanfront condo or around $500k for a 3-4 bedroom house within walking distance of the beach. 

I’ve attached a copy of my analysis—could you please take a look and let me know if there are any issues or if my approach seems solid?

Hi Eric That’s a solid price range for flips, especially in Pittsburgh.

It can also help cover HELOC payments if you find a property with solid equity potential.

Your mentor’s advice about starting with a rental property is solid, and a duplex could be a great option for house hacking.

Historically, it has shown more stability than office/retail but isn’t immune to broader economic cycles.Future Outlook: Over the next 5 years, demand should stay solid for well-located industrial space, but interest rates and economic slowdowns could impact pricing.