@Marcus Stokes Starting your first fix-and-flip can be exciting but requires careful planning.

Hey Kris,That sounds like a very exciting plan. 

It’s always exciting to see new members join.

First of all, congrats on taking the leap into vacation property investing—it’s such an exciting journey, and I promise, with the right guidance, it can be incredibly rewarding!

I remember being excited to refinance at 5%.  9% was good rate and plenty of loans were 12% or more.

In addition to my role there, we’ve partnered together to launch a real estate venture that we’re both really excited about.We’re at a bit of an impasse as we map out our first deals and could use some advice.

Purchase price: $20,000 Cash invested: $45,000 Sale price: $99,000 Contributors: Peter Vekselman Partner Driven and Amanda Frecks teamed up for an exciting flip on Main St, Grainfield, KS.

@Kyle Carter People hit on the obvious, hype and excitement of a large name company like apple moving to an area. 

It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of a potential deal, but skipping this step can lead to costly mistakes.Getting your real estate license is also a solid strategy just realize once you have a license wholesaling may not be in the cards as its a very gray area.Lastly, since you're planning to buy properties for yourself in 2026, start laying the groundwork now.

Excited to learn and connect with you all!