Begin with easy projects, check everything carefully (get inspections, know the property’s worth), and move forward (plan your budget, hunt for properties, make offers).

It more matters about who is doing what specifically at the end of the day.

Daniel, I think you are on the right track by building a team that can advise you on the real estate business in general and on the specific market you want to invest.

I was very moved, we made a deal that fit their needs, we brought down the interest from the original 8% I was asking to 6.5% to meet their monthly max budget.

@Brian Plajer - while this offer may sound very helpful, it is a blatant violation of BiggerPockets rules against self-promotion that specifically PROHIBIT offering services to investors, publicly or privately. 

.* Along the previous line - research specific lenders and find those that do "direct engagement."

The best choice depends on individual circumstances, including budget, credit score, and long-term plans.Good luck!

It can take a little digging but they are not that hard to find especially when you have a solid network of other investors, wholesalers and good investor friendly agents.Location is going to play into all the things you have to worry about in terms of rents, sale prices, crime, STR/LTR.Do you have a specific zipcode or area you are thinking?

Specifically, there's job growth (Intel, Honda, Amazon, Nationwide, etc) and the population is growing (unlike Cleveland or Cincy).

Specifically for 2-6 month stays.