In terms of maximizing your returns you want to compare the interest to an alternative.

They will do things like compare with public records/Internet records.

The training as compared to other "guru" programs is not much.

Private financing has many perks compared to traditional bank loans, especially if you're after speed and flexibility.

Sadly it is always overvalued for the locals as well.For context: the same comparable duplex a client purchased for $750k last february 2023 in Lil Havana is now asking $925k.

Cash flow is usually strong because rent prices are decent, and the cost of the property is relatively low compared to places like California.

With good credit and a relatively low LTV, they may price comparably. 

While it's more expensive than Ohio, it's still cheaper compared to California.Additionally, consider the practicality of traveling to your investment market.

Need to be sure you include the "unknown budget" and never take the optimistic approach as it is better to have money left at the end than writing more and more checks that were unplanned for.Again, if you can walk through an actual property and compare notes with someone that does it in your area (key factor), you will be way ahead of what a generic book can give you.

There was a BP member who was quite active for a short duration that presented hi use case for RE not being a good investment compared to other investments especially ially stocks.