. - Some materials for bigger jobs, like concrete, are harder to check pricing on.

OpportunitiesAffordability: Compared to many West Coast markets, Albuquerque properties often come at a more affordable price point, making it possible for investors to get started without a massive initial capital.Rental Demand: Due to the presence of UNM and other educational institutions, there's a consistent demand for rental properties, especially those close to campuses.Cultural Appeal: With its rich Native American and Hispanic heritage, Albuquerque offers cultural festivals, markets, and historical sites.

Then it's simple, build the home, find crews to do the work (you should already have them basically from the prior step), excavation, concrete, sealing, framing, roof/gutters/siding, windows, insulation drywall, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, finishes, etc. basically in that order.

We aren't trying to get them to invest in our deal, we aren't upselling useless seminars, and we aren't trying to become a massive sized group.

That’s a massive mistake.

I have some concrete pads in the back of some of my homes, and I have added Costco type storage units to rent it out.

Because until you understand the specific niche of investing you want to get into, you won't understand what concrete steps you need to take. 

With the massive increase in STR properties in the US, I am hopeful that lenders and appraisers will evolve to apply income/exp metrics to STR deals specifically, on top of generic property comps.

Not a single one of the properties I was under contract for made any sense once the massive price increases were put in play.

The property has a massive 900+ sq ft attic with very tall ceilings that would make a perfect 3rd unit potentially grossing another $1000 per month.