Plus, it’s easier to learn and perfect your processes on cashflow properties because they provide an income cushion for any mistakes you might make.Looking at the Greater Toledo market, there are obvious cashflow areas, but what about the appreciation spots?

Some states require a long formal court process, during which time the person in charge (executor or administrator, aka personal representative) may have certain interim powers to sell real estate before distributing to heirs or beneficiaries.Other States make it possible to get a single court order distributing real estate to heirs or beneficiaries without the need of the lengthy interim (formal) probate.Still other States permit a really informal, simplified method of transferring real estate from a deceased person to their heirs without court involvement.Hence, you you've got to know the State, the basics rules for that State and what's required to purchase in order to know when the sweet spot to market to a probate seller is.

When the time comes, if Texas is too far or expensive - don't forget about the Scranton market - that's a hot spot where a ton of NJ / NY residents to start buying affordable rentals. 

Hi Patrick,It sounds like you’re in a great spot to jump into property flipping, especially with your background in general contracting.

@Wiley Strahan this may be a sweet spot for some of the small-balance commercial lenders we work with depending on where in OH (Rural is tough), and LTV being sought.

You picked a great spot to get into real estate!

Tailor your message to hit them right in the sweet spot.

Oh, wait...you already did, three times but I'm still lobbying to be the first four-timer before @Ben Leybovich takes the spot.  

If they’re going to be difficult, starting the conversation earlier gives you time to manage the situation.You’re spot on with this approach.

It doesn't take long to learn how to spot a good deal.6.