I saw a bit online that stated it could be worth it in some states, but not others. 

Check out other online guides available here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/guides3.

My thought is more about time in the market and getting the snowball started now vs. 10 years from now. 

Quote from @Luis De la Puente: In your experience, how do you see private money lenders shaping the real estate market, especially for fix and flip projects?

By leveraging market knowledge and strategic partnerships, we turned a modest investment into a profitable transaction.

Hi BP, I'm looking at a few off-Market deals in Cleveland OH, this will be a new market for me.

That's great that you are getting going investing in different markets. 

Also I did not buy at full market value or asking price, it appraised higher than what I paid.

Buy and hold rentals will be funded through use of fix and flip capital – 1 for every 5 fix and flips completed.MARKET Our markets for the immediate future will include: Phoenix metro and surrounding areas, Maricopa city, and Casa Grande.

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