I've been listening to the podcast for a while and always found it very helpful both in my personal investing as well as helping my clients invest.

My personal opinion is that all markets can work, it depends on what you're trying to accomplish.

Follow-up campaigns using CRM tools and email marketing software can be valuable for managing and communicating with your buyers as the list grows to see where the real engagement is then separate the quality of buyers into buckets. 

Ironically it's much more difficult to buy a quality asset than a cheap duplex, as you are competing with other experienced investors and it may take more time.

If you live in it at least 2 years, you have the option to sell within 3 years after move out and not pay capitol gains taxes on up to $250k in profit as a single person.

You might be able to find some materials online but you gamble on the quality.In my case this is what I follow:- Construction material locally so we quickly can resupply - Flooring locally (I find better prices and service this way)- Plumbing locally (I bought online for my first remo and quality was really bad) locally are more expensive but I don't gamble anymore as plumbing is something that is always a time constraints to complete and continue other works.- Electronic fixtures like fans, etc online.

I imagine there are a lot of 3/2 that probably sleep 8-10 and if you can offer a slightly larger bed count and a cool game room/theme room you can differentiate yourself a bit from your competition and get some extra revenue through slightly higher rate (extra person fees, etc) as well as an overall higher occupancy. 

Over the past few weeks, the BiggerPockets Blog: Real Estate Investing for Real has really grown in quality and content.

Hi AllThank you in advance for your time + help.I am wondering what kind of arrangement you all have with your local person who stops by the residence in case of problems.

This step must be done carefully to avoid further damage.Structural Repairs: Address any structural damage first, including the roof, walls, and foundation.Systems Repair: Repair or replace electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems as needed.Interior Restoration: Once the structural and system repairs are complete, focus on restoring the interior, including insulation, drywall, flooring, and fixtures.Safety and Health Concerns:Air Quality: Ensure proper ventilation and air quality during and after the restoration process to remove smoke odors and contaminants.Mold Remediation: Check for and address any mold growth, which can be a common issue in fire-damaged properties due to water used in firefighting.Final Inspections:City Inspections: Coordinate with the city for final inspections to ensure that the property is safe and habitable.Fire Department Clearance: Obtain clearance from the Fire Department confirming that the property is safe to occupy.I hope this helps, best of luck!