Hi BiggerPockets community,I’m new to real estate investing and currently running a remote operation to help connect investors with distressed homeowners and foreclosed properties across various markets. My goal is to...

Here are a few to watch out for:Property Condition: Most distressed properties need extensive repairs or renovations, which add to your initial investment.Competitive Market: With Phoenix's popularity among investors, competition for the best deals can be intense.Complex Deals: Foreclosures, auctions, or short sales are much more complicated compared to regular real estate transactions and usually require specialized knowledge.Tips to Successfully Navigate the MarketDo Your Research: Understand the local market conditions, including neighborhood trends, property values, and potential rental income.Build a Strong Network: Work with professionals who specialize in distressed properties-such as brokers, contractors, and legal experts-to make the best decisions.Assess Costs Carefully: Factor in the cost of repairs, holding costs, and any potential financing issues when evaluating a property’s profitability.Be Patient: Finding the right distressed property takes time.

The best acting, best jobs, best food, famous landmarks, best museums, best park, best comedy, etc are all arguably located there.Are you sure you're in the right city?

However, the right Broker is very important when first starting because they can train the agent how to run their business and find success.

What's the best email or phone to contact you? 

I am currently looking for the best title companies to work with when it comes to wholesaling.

Under Alabama law, that is a VERY dangerous play and you could end by losing money.You also cannot sit back and let him build the house and say "Thanks."

Connecting with investors is a great move too; it’s one of the best ways to gain real-world knowledge and build a strong foundation for your journey.What kind of investing are you most interested in? 

To give you some hope, in the mean time of your RE losses, many of us are doing very well. 

SF is a very unique market, and actually may be a great time to buy right now, especially if they can successfully turn the city around.