Finally, select the market that best aligns with your goals.

Or any tips for mitigating risks when market timing doesn’t align perfectly?

**Limited Flexibility in Marketing:** The program often promotes fix-and-flip strategies, which may not align with everyone’s investment goals.

It certainly does not align with any of my experiences in the region. 

Work with a financial planner to evaluate cash flow projections and confirm this move aligns with your long-term financial goals.

However, I’ve found that these strategies don’t seem to align with the current real estate market in my country, Pakistan, particularly in Karachi.Here’s an example:A typical 120-square-yard house with 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms costs around 106,000k ($270-$300 Rent per month).

Starting a hard money lending company makes sense to me since I have hundreds of contacts in this business that I've built relationships for years, as well as it aligns with my origination background. 

Hi Mike,I don't know the specific answer to your question, but the dirt cheap bare minimum 'online' brokerage that I've seen a lot of people use, after spinning their wheels and doing a bunch of research, is these guys.To align expectations: you get what you pay for, which in your case may end up being 100% perfectly fine.

My goals include cash flow and appreciation and I realized there were other properties that better align with what I am trying to accomplish.

Definitely start with local meet-ups and as you go along you will find people and maybe companies that align with your vision and goals.