@Helene GoodworthTo expand your network, identify your areas of interest, highlight your construction skills' application to investment projects, actively participate in local and online groups, and seek mentorship and guidance from experienced investors.

There are very few property managers with this skill.

Keep evaluating deals even if not ready to purchase the next one and keep your skills sharp.

I have two friends who own rental properties and they are successful with their properties, I read Rich Dad Poor Dad twice along with Rental Property Investing and Power of Habit, I've been told by multiple people apart of the Baby Boomer and Generation X that they wish they invested in Real Estate at my age, I was a Resident Advisor at my University and I enjoyed that role so some of the skills are transferrable, and lastly this is the best time for me to take a risk.

A skilled operator can still make money there, but if you are long distance, have no connections to the area, and just like it because it is cheap, it's probably going to take a lot of time/hassle and underperform index funds.

It has a slightly more vacation-friendly vibe with its arts scene, annual events, and outdoor activities that draw visitors regularly.Since you're targeting STR occupancy over 50% without extreme seasonal dips, you might consider neighborhoods near popular attractions, like Tulsa’s Downtown Arts District or the lake areas nearby, which offer steady, diverse visitor interest.

Raising rent tends to be more of an art than a science.

By leveraging strong negotiation skills and market knowledge, Partner Driven secured Kipling St below comparable prices, making it attractive for immediate resale.

From what I’ve heard, some lenders in Texas are especially favorable for these types of projects, so it’s worth checking out a few in the area.Now, finding those elusive off-market deals is an art in itself!

As ravens fly across the sky,I pass agreements swiftly by.No need to claim the haunted land,Just find another eager hand.A trader's art without a trace,What practice runs this spectral race?"