I also keep an eye on rehab progress, verify contractor work, and make sure things are done correctly.If you’re investing in Memphis from out of state, what challenges are you currently facing?

I have my eye on other spots in Idaho, though prices have kept me away ($200k per 1/2 acre in more common destinations)!

Whether you're just gathering info or already eyeing your first deal, this space is a great place to connect with experienced investors and others just starting out like you.Keep showing up, stay curious, and don’t hesitate to ask questions or share your thoughts.

As an analogy, sometimes people ask me whether I would go through medical training again if I knew then what I know now.

Since you’re looking near Fairborn and Dayton, I’d also suggest keeping an eye on Columbus just a bit north—it’s been one of the hottest markets lately, with strong population growth, job growth, and tons of big companies like Intel, Amazon, Google, Honda, and Microsoft moving or expanding here.

If there are medical bills, or something similar causing the lower score, I'd let that slide. 

No renovations were required—just a sharp eye for opportunity and the ability to close fast.

On finding help, I’d  keep an eye out for the CPAs active in Biggerpockets with proven real estate experience, or search for phrases like “short-term rental CPA,” “Airbnb tax CPA,” or “real estate investor CPA”and then filter by folks who talk specifically about STR material participation and cost seg in their content. 

Three of my rooms are rented to medical students.

Do a quick weekly pipeline review, document lessons per deal, and keep your eye on parks later—stack 5–10 clean singles to earn the chops and capital to jump.