Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

Like someone else said better to buy land that is already suited for use. 

I have opportunity to buy a small portfolio of performing commercial notes with LTV's less than 50%.  

Make sure you buy it low enough to make it worth the trouble.

People will rent homes in that area because they cannot yet afford to buy, but hope to buy a newer home in the future and keep the kids in the same school system and around their same friends.

Many people don't realize that you gain as much or more net worth through debt pay-down, and while it's less liquid than cash flow, over a 5-10 yr hold period it's considerable if you buy in the right areas with the right asset class.

Let them know how much you enjoy living in the home and mention that you’re planning to buy your own property in 2025.

This means that you will probably need to pay registration and filing fees in at least 2 states if you don’t buy CA property as a CA resident.Be sure to tell your accountant that you may now need to file non-resident income tax returns in each state where you own property as well.

My husband is a contractor which gives us a leg up in flipping, but we are also curious about diversifying and buying rentals.

Quote from @Sri Reddy: I am a newbie to real estate investing and looking for guidance from the teams here to understand the sources from where we can find any small retail spaces to buy.