But their technique is to make it more profitable to save your money than to spend it on real estate and cars (the two biggest driving forces in consumer spending).  

.- Valuation Improvement: Allowing time for property valuations to improve as interest rates drop.Budget ConsiderationsIt's crucial to budget adequately to navigate projects to a safe point, typically requiring an 18-24 month budget.

So we bought in a safe neighborhood, know our neighbors well, and have the basics when it comes to home security.

I've been educating myself through books and podcasts on topics like sourcing off-market deals, deal and property analysis, creative financing, and title reviews.My fiancé is an architect that works with GC's and structural engineers to design homes ensuring they are functional, aesthetically pleasing, and safe- which I hope will help me navigate this space as I grow my knowledge.

It depends on the safe harbor rule that the platform is using.  

Given how the market is right now, I thought "better safe than sorry" and I'll give him 3% on this deal.I'll probably get that 3% back on my next purchase anyway ;)

I really see Columbus Ohio as an extremely safe bet for the next 10-20 years.

Once the investor understands these three FOUNDATIONAL aspects of real estate investing, they can comprehend the creative and wealth building techniques and strategies and successfully apply them to individual deals.  

So with that disclaimer out of the way… Tulsa is a fairly safe bet.

It is literally your job to keep the unit safe and habitable.