You’ve made a great choice diving into real estate investing—it can truly be life-changing.

From what I read in Bloomberg recently, investors gravitate towards platforms they trust on a personal level.I’ve found that blending personal touches with strategic growth means knowing your audience and what makes them tick.

@Samuel Gebretnsae You have two choices. 1) Walk away and leave your money on the table. 2) Go ahead with the deal and take a leap of faith that the repair was done correctly.

Or like some of the crowdfunders money flooded in and they made some pretty seriously poor lending choices and they themselves and their investors got wiped out.

I hear everyone though, buying a home for STR is the next step and it is the better choice.

This is a personal choice and depends largely on your risk tolerance level and the current demand for rentals in your area.Vehicle Repossessions: Having a vehicle repossessed is strong indication that a tenant cannot handle their money very well.

Absolutely, creating a baseline business plan is a crucial step when starting in real estate (or any field) because it provides clarity, direction, and a strategic foundation for your efforts. 

What’s the main reason you wouldn’t buy a property I’m just interested in ways to strategize a good deal when I see one

Maybe you could have a timber guy strategically come in and cut some of the timber down so you could get some cash and then sell to someone looking for some hunting land.  

Starting with single-family and small multi-family properties is a smart choice, especially out of state.