Learn your market inside and out—know property values, motivated seller strategies, and how to analyze deals properly.

I'm a rookie investor motivated to learn more about the industry.

I just want it to work and be a positive experience because I know that will keep me motivating to continue investing and building my portfolio.

We also have a mixer for Canadians investing in the US on April 4th, 2024 come out and meet some like minded individuals.

So permits are not relevant to the subject of this thread for my jurisdictionNot sure if there are jurisdictions that require permits for cabinets or counters but if there is, I suspect the motivation is the fees collected for the permits.So permits SHOULD be irrelevant on this thread.best wishes

Although I love my job , I am motivated in 10-15 years or so to retire with real estate.

This will help you close deals faster.Focus on marketing and lead generation to find motivated sellers—direct mail, driving for dollars, and online marketing all work well here.Know your numbers—being able to accurately assess the value of properties and make solid offers is key.Network with other investors and professionals—attend local REI meetups, connect with title companies, and build relationships with hard money lenders.Feel free to reach out if you ever want to chat more or exchange ideas!

I'm always looking to connect with motivated investors and wholesalers.

Mortgage rates would likely stay above 7%, keeping financing costs high and reducing affordability for buyers.Investors takeaway: Focus on off-market properties and motivated sellers where there’s more room for negotiation.

Current tenants have no motivation to show the property, or to make sure that it’s clean and ready to be shown.