For me, the first pass at underwriting is simply about determining if a deal is worth exploring further.In the current market, I’d say 9 out of 10 deals are dead on arrival.

Hey @Christian Artuso 👋🏽I’m RE agent + investor in the Chicago and Northwest Indiana markets.

The same goes for coastal markets. 

Both on and off market - agents /owner occupants, local wholesalers/ investors, out of state wholesalers/ investors. 

They will know market data and trends better, have reliable comps to base their recommendations on, and could even be a great deal flow with current portfolio properties selling.The completely remote, centralized PM function is one of the reasons why you see the homes owned by PE firms sit on the market so long.

Property managers and agents can be really helpful as well as they’ll give you insight into the market and could have some opportunities for you down the road.In the meantime, try researching the areas you're interested in.

I am an active real estate broker and general contractor here in Memphis and this is a great market for RE investing!

How CIPS Has Helped Me So FarAccess to a Global Network: Through my CIPS connections, I can collaborate with real estate professionals in key markets such as Dubai, Portugal, and the Caribbean, where I see strong investment potential.Understanding Foreign Markets: CIPS training provides insights into market trends, regulations, and transaction structures that differ from domestic deals.Opportunities for Investors & Buyers: Many international buyers are interested in New York and Long Island properties, while U.S. investors are exploring opportunities abroad. 

I'll hand it to Pace Morby tho- he is an amazing marketer. 

We were very clear that we were looking for strategies and why and it all sounded good in the initial interview.