We have expertise in real estate, business process streamlining, and project management methodologies.

I'm trying to purchase my first investment property and I'm doing it step by step for I am new and it's easy to get lost in the process.

How do I go about starting the process of buying a property?

Finding a good contractor was (and is) the hardest part of this process.

What does this process look like overall?

I seek zoning variances frequently in Philadelphia, but its a lengthy process and don't personally find it a worthwhile pursuit for legalizing a second unit in a building.

Learn from red flags and screening processes going forward (if anything makes more sense in hindsight). 

Charles Scheib is a local lender in the Toledo area and he was able to walk through the process for financing.

Material Participation Activities:Property Maintenance: Engage in repairs or construction work on the property to maintain or enhance its condition.Contractor Management: Oversee the hiring and coordination of contractors or handymen for property-related tasks.Tenant Interaction: Communicate with tenants regarding lease agreements, inquiries, or property issues.Property Acquisition: Invest time in property search and evaluation processes, including visits to potential investment properties.Property Management Tasks: Perform activities typically handled by property management companies, such as rent collection or property inspections.Non-Qualifying Activities:Educational Pursuits: Time spent on real estate education or training programs does not count towards material participation.Investor Hours: Hours dedicated to investment analysis, financial planning, or portfolio management are not considered material participation.

I recommend spending a little time on goals and a lot more time on systems/processes (analyze X markets, Y properties, offer on Z opportunities, etc.).