On the flip side, some challenges include rising material costs, contractor delays, and unexpected permitting hurdles—so having a solid plan and reliable team is key.Would love to hear more about your strategy!

@David Matarazzo  Did either of you move forward with them for property loans?

Hi Ryan,I moved to Puerto Rico in 2020 and I am invested heavily in the market. 

However, I haven't been able to find any official information confirming whether this is legal or if it violates any laws.I'm hoping someone here might have experience with this or know of a reliable source that can clarify the legality of contacting a tenant's commanding officer.

Honestly, it seems like you’ve got more skin in the game than I do since I’m just getting started as a bird dog, but I really admire your approach.I think your focus on tax-efficient strategies and building a reliable team is spot on.

Investment Criteria:• Budget: Looking for a turnkey or move-in-ready property between $30K–$100K in the Midwest or South (PA & GA are my current focus).• Down Payment: Planning to put down 15%–20% to keep my monthly payment low.• Cash Flow: My goal is to keep total expenses at $600/month or less (including mortgage, taxes, insurance, and property management).• Minimizing Debt: I want to avoid overleveraging and maximize cash flow from the start.• Property Management: Since I’m investing out of state, I’ll be hiring a property manager to handle day-to-day operations. 

You may want to move on it sooner rather than later.

In almost all investments, you should have a solid base of reliable, cash-flowing, and hopefully appreciating assets before striking out into something new or riskier. 

When reaching out, it helps to offer value in return—think about tasks like checking on properties when they can't, delivering materials, finding reliable contractors, or even handling basic project management tasks.Building genuine relationships and showing you're willing to contribute will go a long way in earning their trust and gaining hands-on experience.

Would love to have a reliable person to help free up some of our time to focus on growing the business.