I am have owned businesses and real estate in the past.

Hey @Joseph Nguyen,I’ve got some firsthand experience on this, especially in the context of residential real estate investments.

You’re absolutely right—at the end of the day, real estate really does come down to the numbers.

1. Growing My Cash Buyers List: Initially, I relied heavily on a small group of cash buyers, which limited my profits and left me with tougher deals to sell. By late 2018, I realized the need to expand my cash buyers ...

Exploring real estate  opportunities there. 

I was talking with an investor about what I could read so I could have a valuable conversation with him about real estate investing.

It's actually really expensive to transact real estate - see the number of posts on BP by first time buyers who are shocked at how much they have to pay in fees and points and closing costs.  

Connecting with locals who have experience in this area is a fantastic way to gain insights and avoid common pitfalls.Since you’re looking to buy in the next 12 months, I recommend starting by networking with other investors and real estate professionals in the area.

If you're a real estate professional, the home office deduction can be valuable.

In my eyes, this project is as risky as it gets, even though the borrower was also a real estate agent that was waiving the listing side of the commission.