Hi Steve,I read your post and thought I’d reach out.I'm a 44yo architect working/living in Puerto Rico.I’m interested in getting into RE investing via Flipping and STRs but don't know how to get started, so I am looking to team up with someone from whom I can learn how this whole thing works with minimal risk, while also helping them in any way that I can.What I can bring to the table are my 20 years experience as an architect, the fact that I was born and raised here in the island, and the local resources/contacts with whom I work on a regular basis.The ultimate goal is to start a RE investing business of my own, and although I’ve been reading a lot, I’m hoping to learn by doing.So, feel free to reach out, if you think we can possibly help echo other out.Best of luck!

However there are also many many traps and pitfalls to be aware of while investing in this niche.

Don't fall into the analysis paralysis trap, but do your diligence and then make some offers; eventually one will stick.

Account Closed Welcome.I've got both MF and SF but have more trouble with the SFsbutyou're falling into a trap of out-thinking yourself.I call it "Why would a Seller accept my low offer?"

. :) It's really hard to fall into the trap of wanting to "save money", but for me, I found that I was tripping over dollars to pick up dimes.

He is born and raised in Toledo, and knows the areas like the back of his hand. 

There’s a lot of traps in our market.For instance I just sold a double I had for 6 years.Bought for $146k with hard money.Leased it up.Appraised 1 year later for $220k.Refinanced and took my hard money lender out.And cash flowed about $400 a month.Then the market went crazy.

Most of this is what my wife, a born spy, everyone at ease with her, she has no shame and will as any questions to get information.

I want to purchase property in SC where I was born (willing to move there for a year), but I also want to be able to purchase here in Boston where I live.

Afterwards add ant bait traps inside.