I steer clear of fix and flips that don't meet target ROI thresholds, regardless of profit potential.

I'm consuming a ton of content online daily and listen to the BiggerPockets podcast, but I think someone local to the area I'm in will know information nobody else does, and they can steer me in the right direction before I make beginner level mistakes.

I would steer clear of most of the left-leaning states where the process is more arduous on the note owner UNLESS you can get a huge discount on the note because of the brain damage involved.

So, steer clear of inflating real property value when structuring these or any other type of buyer financing arrangement.   

I have heard many stories on BP and other forums about landlords who have had their NNN buildings sit empty for months and years, so while perhaps you personally don't have that issue in your area, please don't lead this poster to believe that it is impossible.The first part of my statement acknowledged that yes, if you buy right, it can be a wise investment too.Now perhaps if he chooses to work with you, as you offered early on in this stream, you can steer him to a great deal - he'd probably be wise to do that since you have gobs of experience.

Good afternoon BP family...I am reaching out to see if anyone can steer me in the right direction to a lender who has a 30 year product for an investment property. 

Being an out of state investor I'll need someone who I can really depend on to be my boots on the ground and not steer me in the wrong direction just so they profit off my long distance and inexperience.I've been spending as much time as I can reading books, going through forums and articles, and listening to podcasts, but I'd like to make sure I don't get stuck in analysis paralysis and I get started with assembling my REI team.

I am new to the Florida area and a lot of people have been telling me to steer clear of wood frame.

Just steer clear of New Western Acquisitions. 

Steer clear of difficult landscapes that could complicate things or increase costs.Lastly, confirm with local laws.