When I first started, I learned that diversifying a little—maybe starting with one cash purchase for rental and layering in a financed property or two—can balance risk and cash flow.It’s also wise to consider market trends in areas where you’re looking to invest.

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Quote from @Pat Arneson: I’m looking for someone to help ease my thoughts… California Bay AreaI have everything ready to go for my first flip… financing, financial spreadsheets, acquisition and disposition playbook, design criteria, etc.

We are currently looking at a HUD home in Georgia - I have a couple of questions and can’t seem to find a definitive answer - The home is currently in the OO listing period - our plan would be to buy the home doing extensive renovations (the home is in a “Historical” area so renovations have to be approved) once completed we plan on living there full time - it could take ip to a year to complete or longer I don’t know  - as I see it the OO designation is to be the OO for a min of 12 months - is this after the home has been renovated or after you close on the home - though the house could probably technically be lived in now it does have some water and roof damage and needs complete redo of electrical and plumbing - for me to deem it safe - so not really livable by normal standards - but no way it would be livable in just a couple of months - any thoughts or an actual answer to the OO rules 

The idea is to chat about local market trends, share insights, discuss what’s working (and what’s not), and, of course, enjoy a drink together!

Im just going to bullet point my takes on the calls for simplicitycash on cash  400 - 600 depending on how much in saving you apply for the property(most used 20% and goes up to 40%) typically 3-8 weeks of rehab- light touch is 3-5 and heavy touch(electric plumbing, roof etc) 6-8properties are bought up 28k with an all in expense of 38 to 58kThey invest in the northeast indy area, area codes are sent to me are 46201, 46202, 46205, 46208,46218,46219According to him the big industries around are construction yards, distribution centers and warehouses like Fed-Ex and Barns n Noble, and pharmaceutical companies Crime rates are in a down ward trend murders per 100dz per 100,000dz  and robberies 40dz per 100,000.

It's not a scam per se, but it's unnecessary and is designed for people who don't have the financial discipline to apply their excess cashflow to debt paydown.

Your engineering and project management background must be a huge asset in analyzing deals and market trends — perfect for the dynamic Bay Area market.

@Megan AlanTo find the right deal in Portland, OR, follow market trends, use tools like Redfin, Zillow, and Realtor.com, and connect with agents and investors.

This significantly lowers the cost per door and improves your return on investment.Scalability: A three-story walk-up design allows you to maximize your build cost and land use, just like most professional apartment developers do.Control with New Construction: Starting with a new build ensures fewer risks, as you’ll have control over the property’s condition and avoid surprises from existing structures.Pro Tip: If you do go with an existing property, make sure to thoroughly vet the deal to avoid hidden costs and issues.For first-time investors, multifamily new construction is often the best way to scale quickly, reduce costs per unit, and build a sustainable rental portfolio.