Have you ever thought about partnering so that way you are able to still learn and get hands on experience all while actually going through the process instead of you paying someone to tell you how to go through the process.

I'm open to hear thoughts and opinions on best markets in those 2 states (or any other promising markets based on the criteria I outlined above) that I should focus on as a first-time investor.

I haven't seen more than 3-4 good deals on the MLS (Idealista/Fotocasa) in a year and it's always almost impossible to get them (sold in hours or fake listings).That is why I thought that I would take the matter into my own hands.

If you are an agent, share your thoughts on how this will affect your business. 

If so, What are your thoughts?

@Andrew Steffens - See above@John Underwood - see above@Jay Thomas - yes... agree and have thought of future appreciation although the house is so big (5,000 ft2)that it will take me so many repairs bit by bit that I feel like it will get to be time to start Renovating back at the begin again by the time I get to the 'end' of the renovation. haha creative financing is indeed the only option at that point - but then leverage becomes a larger stress point than being mortgage free-ish and just cash flowing 'passively'. also to note is that my town just approved a giant tax bill increase and I already pay 12k a year *insert eye roll emoji* 

I thought at this point in time it might make more sense to start investing in RE projects that can offer above average returns ( 10+% p.a.) with relatively low LTV's and first lien positions. 

FSBO's almost always think their property is worth more than it is, are difficult to schedule showings with, haven't prepared the property to sell, are unwilling to negotiate, and they almost never know the sales process or have the software or the contracts to make the transaction go smoothly and keep the deal from falling apart over little things (very common when there are no agents to act as mediators, buyers and sellers have inherently opposing interests and tend to argue then cancel the deal).

My thoughts exactly. 

I am considering purchasing a SFH with an ADU in the backyard, with the plan of living in the SFH and renting the ADU. I am concerned about our exit strategy on this. The ADU does not have a private entrance; you ente...