The biggest thing you can do is build your CORE 4 which consists of getting a great realtor, contractor, property manger, and attorney wherever you choose to start investing.Let me know how I can help you get going

Many challenges can be avoided if you work with someone that can give you professional guidance in the market you choose.

from your experience do you know if appraisers would choose closer comps but adjust a different search criteria such as a lower br/ba criteria and adjust the arv by 5-10k on a lower lower room or bathroom count or would they prefer a property further out just to match that criteria. this is probably a case by case basis.

You’re in the right place to learn about real estate investing.House hacking is a great option if you choose to invest locally.

It binds the landlord, but honestly has little binding effect on a tenant when they simply choose to leave.

Their role is purely administrative, so if you file incorrectly or choose the wrong entity type, you’re on your own.3.Hiring a Lawyer or CPA (White-Glove Service):This is the most comprehensive option, with costs ranging from $1,000 to $3,000.

Talk to a few local banks and get preapproved - the best financing will be for properties you choose to occupy, so I'd recommend getting something with at least two units.

•Do you have a safety net to weather potential slowdowns or unforeseen issues if you choose to BRRRR?

you choose one pay for it and they provide them.What I found out is they just send over the plans with no updates to current codes so we submit then and get check sheets sometimes 3 or 4 and takes 90 days to get approved instead of them understanding the new codes updating the plans before giving them to us.And to be fair to the architect we can send in the same plans and depends on which examiner gets them some will fly through others come back with check sheets that an examiner frustration issue.

If the office is disorganized, their processes likely are, too.Other ConsiderationsExperience: Choose medium-sized firms—they balance resources and personal attention better than large or small firms.Fees: you cannot afford a discount property manager.