Use a buyer's agent that knows the market, contracts, negotiations, etc.If you really want to learn about investing, get a job in property management. 

Focus on market research by exploring neighborhood rent trends and property values while considering your financing strategy (house hacking, BRRRR, or buy and hold).

However what happens when the tenant vacates and now the unit has to be turned over/takes a few months to find a new tenant and during that same period of time the sewer line goes and you get hit with that $15,000 cap ex expense in addition to the vacancy and turn over costs.

This is definitely the place to learn and network with folks in your market or the market you're interested. 

.✅ Stock Market Volatility = Private Market OpportunityThe stock market will be a rollercoaster.

They’ve already made a name for themselves in Mexico with projects that blend eco-friendly practices and thoughtful design, and now they’re bringing that expertise to one of the most popular markets in the U.S.For investors, this could be an exciting opportunity to work with a developer who consistently delivers quality and strong returns.Check it out:  Travel weekly by Northstar

Many markets have strict regulations that could rule them out.

I am an active real estate broker and general contractor here in Memphis and this is a great market for RE investing!

I’ve been seeing some real opportunities coming to the Multi Family Market, but the best deals seem to be moving quietly, before they even hit the market.Curious—what’s your approach this time around?

I live in Florida and have my own business (in the marketing industry) and in 2023, we bought our first investment property in Ohio.