Build a team of professionals to work with pursuing mutually beneficial goals (Agents, Contractors, Property Managers, Lenders)I look forward to meeting more members here and learning more about RE investing in the area.

Find local meet ups and find a mentor in your target areas.

Like politics, real estate is local (even hyper local sometimes) and none of us have a crystal ball.

As a local investor and agent here in Columbus, let me know if you have any questions or want to connect!

I started from 0 when I meet Tyler and now I have a successful Real Estate business on my own.

@Elva Rinus check out the local meetups in the OC.OCREIN - Learn How to Flip Homes in Less than One Hour (biggerpockets.com)Cash-Flow Breakfast Club - Orange County CA - REI Mastermind & Networking event (biggerpockets.com)Good Investing...

This has been my first year having a rental and I have been managing it from another state since I moved back to Oregon, which has been difficult and a bit more costly since I am not local.

@Lorenzo Clark, thank you, great idea to connect with local realtors - and yes, my home inspector guy was great, encouraged me to not think I have to make all repairs at once but can prioritize, and told me what needs to be done ASAP/First - I think I could definitely contact him in the future for ideas/referrals and cost estimates.

As for the current home, converting a bonus room into a real bedroom could enhance its rental appeal and value, depending on local demand for larger rental units.Paying Off the Mortgage vs.

You definitely need to do homework on local restrictions.