@Tove Fox hope you find this copy & paste useful:)-------------------------------------------------------------------------------Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?

Timing and location critical Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Would have done better if not slowed down by COVID in 2020 Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Expanding your portfolio, streamlining tenant management, diversifying income streams, building a network, and planning for growth are also recommended.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Buying right is critical as is timing Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

I would recommend finding a investor focused real estate agent or some wholesalers that focus on the areas you are looking

Id recommend connecting with someone who can help you shop more investment-specific/rental programs on a national scale.

From experience, I’d recommend getting pre-approved, improving your debt-to-income ratio if needed, and researching local assistance programs.

@Pat Aboukhaled can you recommend one of those investor meetups that you think would be good for a newbie like me?