I can teach a monkey to sell, or fill out a contract, I'd rather teach someone how to think, analyze, understand parameters, influences, requirements and relate to people so they can design their own structure to succeed.Get to know people first, see where their ethics are, if you know the basics then you'll have a BS meter to judge what they are claiming to know.

Staying informed and getting involved is an excellent way to influence the outcome.

Sometimes, a lower down payment can lead to a slightly higher interest rate.Market Conditions: How do current market conditions in your target investment areas influence your decision?

Here is exactly what I am doing right nowI started with personal improvement books such as Atomic Habits, How to Win Friends and Influence People, Can't Hurt Me by Goggins, The Intelligent Investor,...I do believe it's important for me to set out a good mindset, good habits, and a good work ethic before doing anything.

The ROI on a short term rental is highly influenced by how you furnish and set up your property.  

The parcel is on an entirely residential street but the community organization which influences zoning decisions is best described as obstructionists.

Their understanding of real estate is typically limited to what some youtube influencer has said on the subject. 

Much of what you find right now may fall into that category, because the federal reserve has (effectively) raised interest rates by double what they were a couple of years ago - technically they don’t set mortgage rates, but their rates ultimately influence what mortgage rates are (based on the 10 year treasury note). 

The whole point of industry associations is to gain influence over writing the rulebook so you want to put your money where it will be beset used.

. The remote work trend may actually be a driver that could have an influence on the pace of outward migration.