I completely disagree with above posters.

Hi there,Pretty new to REI as well.Things I've done to gain knowledge:-Listen to BP podcast-Read RE books-Enrolled in a RE course (I take an exam in a few months to obtain my license)-Look at listings throughout the day in states I've been eye-ing-Analyze potential deals by plugging numbers in a spreadsheet (to calculate what ROI will be first year, second year, etc) -Been reaching out to seasoned RE investors-Saving more $ to increase capitalGood luck to us!

I think they work great, others on this forum disagree.

If there is a legal dispute over when a business started, they will examine when the actual business activities commenced and not what your lawyer wrote as an intention.4.

I disagreed based on my personal journeyI didn't have the money to invest in real estate, like buying a rental or even doing a fix and flip, my credit was horrible, and I could only saved $125 a monthSo I started wholesaling, and I was able to create a bunch of cash in 12 months and become great at finding deals.Then, I decided to start doing fix and flips, then rentals later on.I didn't come into the business to make quick cash.

To make an informed selection, examine your long-term goals, overall expenses, property condition, and market competitiveness, talk with a mortgage expert, and investigate house hacking options.

Quote from @Nathan Gesner: Quote from @Cody Zucker: I respectfully disagree with you.

This combination of affordability, economic stability, and location makes Parma compelling in my research.Taking a deeper dive into the rental market here, I thought this could be a unique investment opportunity because, despite a seemingly low occupancy rate of 23.90%, the rising rental rates highlight a robust demand for single-family homes (SFH), presenting a lucrative avenue for investors like us.The Key Growth Indicator: A significant uptick in SFH building permits during 2022 and 2023 screams a burgeoning market ripe for investment.Property Highlight: Zooming into the zipcode 44134, let's examine a promising investment with this single-family home.3104 Liggett Dr, Parma, OH 44134 On this property, I calculate an ARV estimated between $107,000 and $115,000.

I have to disagree , I have two strs in Florida and my electric bills were $500.00 a month each.

It is critical to examine vacancy rates, maintenance and repairs, property management, and net cash flow.