This will help you close deals faster.Focus on marketing and lead generation to find motivated sellers—direct mail, driving for dollars, and online marketing all work well here.Know your numbers—being able to accurately assess the value of properties and make solid offers is key.Network with other investors and professionals—attend local REI meetups, connect with title companies, and build relationships with hard money lenders.Feel free to reach out if you ever want to chat more or exchange ideas!

Those states could be nearby in your market area.  

How will the new administration effect RE market in overall US market. 

It’s great to hear that you’re already active in the Southern Maine market.

@Marc Anthony MacielIf you're diving into house hacking and multifamily investing in Southern California, you’ll want to focus on markets like Riverside, San Bernardino, Ontario, and Long Beach—areas with strong rental demand and solid appreciation potential.

Market being hot helped and no permits to deal.

Todays market vs a different market will also impact your buy box. 

You need the backup option in case the mid-term rental market changes.Minimizing turn costs and downtime is critical.

There is no one size fits all answer for this question, market to market, and property to property are all different. 

I did not see marketing costs, nights that you need to spend at networking meetings paying for dinners or memberships.