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Quote from @Srikanth Kumar: Hi Everyone,I’m relatively new to long-distance investing and am exploring the purchase of multifamily properties in Cleveland.

I'd be happy to connect if you are interested in exploring the Kansas City market =)

Hello Fellow Investors,
I have an investment property in Wheeling, IL and I'm interested in performing a Cash-Out Refi. Do we have trusted advisors, brokers or community bankers within this platform who would like to...

For first flips better to start with a  small cosmetic rehab  until you get to know the process and the team well.

Are you doubling down on short-term rentals in tourist-heavy areas, pivoting to long-term rentals in growing suburban markets, diving into value-add multifamily properties, or exploring something completely different?

It sounds like you are off to a great start already especially by educating yourself! 

Regarding getting started, I recommend finding an STR owner who's overwhelmed or just worn out with managing their property, and perhaps who's also not using a dynamic pricing tool, and then offering to manage it for a very small cost. 

.), could help you cash-flow while you build equity - best of both worlds.Lastly, targeting properties that have been on the market 30+ days could be a good start.

I was wondering is starting off with an 2-1 apartment for around 75000$ in Gainesville Fl is something I should look into