I'm an investor in the Austin, TX area and I'm here to build relationships and work on deals.

If you need guidance as an investor or novice, Advice, To be professionally an expert in this field .

Hey Noah Hope Your Doing Great ,My name is Dequan, and I'm a wholesaler specializing in distressed properties in Ohio, Virginia, and Pennsylvania.I came across your message and wanted to add to the suggestion of using Facebook groups to network with real estate investors.

My team works with a good amount of OOS investors and over the years a pattern has emerged.

Given you and your investor both have experience in different areas, I’d say keep a flexible approach and compare city requirements before putting too much money down.

If you want some input on what to do after identifying your market, feel free to reach out – I’ve been coaching new investors for a while and am happy to help you however I can.

And while nothing is foolproof the most consistent method of finding good vendors is relying on OTHER real estate investors that have worked with those vendors.

For example, I see newer investors attempting wholesaling or bird-dogging for other investors to generate additional income to invest.

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The properties have unique advantages accruable to an investor who is willing to do their homework and take calculated risks.