I think the location was fantastic as it was not in an urban environment and allowed for a peaceful getaway.

Wow, that's fantastic.

@Jonathan Greene recently posted a fantastic "Do's and Don'ts" guide for newcomers on the Forums.I, too, am looking to join a motivated local investing group that specializes in buy & hold and multifamily, and I hope to see you at one of the local meetups soon!

This is a classic and a fantastic detail of how to succeed in real estate investing (Keller).

Queen Creek and other suburbs like Buckeye and Maricopa were among the fastest-growing large cities with growth rates over 6%.New Braunfels, Texas - Located near San Antonio, New Braunfels had a growth rate of 5.7% from 2021-2022 and a total population of 104,707.Montgomery County, Texas - This suburban county north of Houston grew by 4.3% from 2021 to 2022, part of a 47.7% population increase since 2010 @Carlos Ptriawan - The data story you provide is fantastic.

It sounds like you've done your homework on what to look for in an investment market, which is fantastic.

I am looking at the following deal:Address: 4116 Jason Rd, Spring Hill, FL 34608Asking Price: $650,000Property Type: Multi-Family | QuadPlexBedrooms and Bathrooms: 8 Beds and 8 Baths | 4 UnitsSquare Footage: 4,644 Sqft | 4 UnitsCurrent Monthly Rent: $5,525"This property comprises two fantastic duplexes built in 2007, which share a lot and feature a private screened-in pool.

There are some fantastic online resources but no substitute for boots on the ground.

I have done several deals with Jeff Welgan at Blueprint and he's fantastic:) We met a few years back and he's been a great lender and become a go-to for me and my investor clients.

Fantastic, We are currently house hacking it. with both other units it covers the mortgage and we get about $200 profit a month.