Partnering with an experienced motel operator is a smart idea—it can help bridge the operational knowledge gap and mitigate risks.When evaluating motels, focus on metrics like occupancy rates, average daily rate (ADR), and revenue per available room (RevPAR).

I think I have calculated the appropriate numbers, but this our first new-build adventure and I would appreciate more experienced eyes on this analysis.We are considering purchasing land in Packwood, WA and building an upscale modern 3/2 1500 sq ft A-Frame cabin.

@Hiyun Park only experienced investors can DIY everything in Class C Midwest areas like Detroit, Cleveland, St Louis, etc.Hopefully the info below will help you:-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?

Hello everyone,My name is Alejandro Ortiz, and I’m excited to join this community of experienced and aspiring real estate investors!

I'd like to find places and events to network with experienced flippers in the Chicago area.

One of the constants that I still see from when I first started on BP in early 2016 is the willingness of experienced ( some on this very thread ) folks in different aspects of real estate to try and help newbies and others with advice and perspective.I think it really is a testament to the fact that even though the investing environment has undergone many changes over those years the willingness to continue to help others has not changed.It helped me tremendously when I had to crash course on small MF ownership and I am grateful to all who helped with posts that they didn't even know that I had read and learned from.And yes the search function remains fairly useless and unchanged in that regard since then to the detriment of us all.

I'm hoping to connect with some experienced investors who can offer guidance and answer some questions.Hey Ashley!

I feel like being in this business is a great starting point to provide value to investors and learning how to find great deals for the investors that are experienced and already know what they want and what they are looking for in a flip.

., thanks, this is helpful and very much like what I'm experiencing. 

I am experiencing similar issues with time of year being the main culprit.