The leads are fresh and I can start my mailing campaign early enough to get my marketing in the executors face before they decide to go the realtor route.

With your design experience you definitely have a leg up to flip, but the Asheville market is pretty steamy hot.

@Josh E.To buy your first investment property in Tempe, connect with local real estate investors, research the market, analyze listings, find an investor-friendly agent, use BiggerPockets Rental Property Calculator, explore financing options, consider local market trends, consider property management, and build your network.

Columbus, Ohio is a great market to consider if you're leaning towards appreciation.

Many thanks in advance,Victor Talking with my friends contractors in the area... some of this contractor offered very low price for their projects betting to build many units and market changed and they simply started to file bankruptcy... when comparing cost it's common you will find higher costs ... been in this market last few years, houses will start to move again in the next months in a normal cycle (not pandemic cycle) , if you're goal is getting long term rental in place for delay gratification...

Kudos to you for taking initiative most people are too scared to make bold moves like that!

Expand Your MarketExplore secondary markets or off-market properties to find deals with better cash flow potential.

Any insights on economic development, population movement and jobs diversity for Mobile, AL will be much appreciated.I have already used city-data for these markets, but the information is dated.

How did you look for funds for your first project?

Then make improvements to force appreciation.Many people want to buy turnkey especially in the STR market.