By proactively reaching out to property owners, networking with developers, leveraging the power of LinkedIn, researching emerging micro-markets, and drawing insights from past experiences, you can significantly increase your likelihood of achieving success in the realm of real estate investment.

Based on what I’m reading (2% rule, 50% rule), and the cost of property management companies; it seems better to just sell it for its current value of $550k and invest the equity.

We had an inspection done and and then negotiated the price down to $197,000 from $250,000 based on the fact we would allow my husband's step dad rent a room during ski season, the faulty roof, and other issues with the property.

@Jaime Powell - hey, we are based in the ATL, and I've closed several loans (fix/flip, rental, STR) in the Augusta market.  

Oregon has the housing and has the draw for quality of life to bring in top talent that's a given..

Last but not least, based on the size of the home, I try to find other properties with the same "footprint" that may be "for sale" or have been "sold" which may give you an idea of what the subject property may look like. 

Consult with legal professionals to ensure compliance and protect your interests.Emergency Fund: Maintain a reserve fund for unexpected expenses, vacancies, or periods of economic downturn.Regular Maintenance: Implement proactive maintenance measures to preserve the value of your properties and minimize the risk of costly repairs.Long-Term Perspective: Adopt a long-term investment strategy and avoid making impulsive decisions based on short-term market fluctuations.

DSCR loans are based off of down payment, credit score and either actual or market rents so it helps to supercharge an investor's real estate goals and net worth.

Our political system is broken, democracy has reached it's limit in an ever increasinlgly complex world that is hard to understand for people, so they basically give up and just vote based on emotion and ideology.

Lead success vary based on markets.