Here is a great example why.I recently saw this asset come across my desk which was a non performing loan where the seller was a year behind (they made one payment I believe - even though they were allegedly properly underwritten).

This will help you make informed decisions about where to invest and how to maximize your return.

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I can't wait to see where you go from here.

You can also check meetup.com or search Facebook for real estate investment groups, clubs, or meetings in your area.I'm in a small town where there are very few investors.

Another option is rental arbitrage, where someone trustworthy rents from you and handles it as an STR, paying you a fixed monthly rent.In the end, it depends on what you’re comfortable with and your financial goals.

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Any advice is warranted on where to get this.

I have a little over $120k to invest but need a bit of direction to know where to begin.

With flips, one of the biggest unknowns is the rehab costs, which is where you'll have an advantage.