I have read on the internet that some parts are and some parts aren't safe.

Quote from @Brian Joseph OConnor: I closed on my first deal back on 10/16/24 so I'm a newbie. 

It seems often that people will dwell on books, articles, podcasts and other sources and really just need a bit of personal motivation by peers to get out there and take that risk to start gaining those Street Smarts. 

Can anyone share their experiences or advice on how to make this process smoother? 

@Hector Espinosait's fine to invest out of state, you just have to do more than look at properties on Zillow. 

Quote from @Li Li: I’m exploring opportunities in Knoxville, TN, for single-family home investments focused on long-term rentals, with a strong emphasis on cash flow.

The difference is night and day between using someone you find online or in a search vs a personal referral. 

Personally I try to push out my terms on all my loans even when investments could cash flow on shorter term loans.

For instance, you cannot deduct labor on an unfinished flip until it is sold.

. - Your return on equity with this house is terrible.