He also invest in single family homes and we had a quick lunch where he initially sparked my interest into real estate investing.What kind of questions would you recommend as a good starting point when interviewing these critical partners?

This is going to get worse before it gets better.Great topic to spark discussion.

Investor interest is often sparked by global market uncertainty, and this can lead investors to stick with more local investments.

Hi @Cory Sparks, this is the best way to get started.

Any investors in Many indicators show that Central Florida has been the area to invest in investment rental properties and having lived near Tampa this has sparked my interest in perhaps purchasing a rental property.

Looking to spark some motivation!

My desire to be financially free began nearly a year and a half ago while working Dave Ramsey's baby steps program, and my increased interest in  building wealth was sparked a year ago after listening to hours of the BiggerPockets podcasts and then reading Rich Dad, Poor Dad.

You need to stay where people think its cool and are bringing the neighborhoods back (Huntridge, John S Park, Westleigh, Beverly Green, some parts of Paradise Palms...).

Love that you found this deal by taking massive action - Most people wouldn't have taken the time to spark up a conversation with the neighbors to figure out the status of the property.

I guess age will do that to a person.I am looking in NJ(tough place, high taxes) and also a recent trip to Charlotte NC kind of sparked my interest there as well.