Approached multiple real estate agents in my market with the attempt of understanding pocket deals and to make offers on distressed on-market properties they have listed on the MLS.

A degreasing agent needs to be applied, a little scrubbing, and you're done.

@Dan Kiely, I have connections to multiple investor-friendly Agents around Houston with great deals like you described...

I like the concept of BRRR and the way that can help scale faster.I have been prepping and learning on the real state side of thinks for 9 months, Books, seminars, workshops you name it!

Fill the home with drugs so they go away for a long timeThis post was 100% satire as the question is comics as it’s $200 - if you own real estate $200 is nothing

Hi BiggerPockets Community,My name is Satrohan, and I’m excited to join this platform as I recently passed my real estate salesperson exam in NYC.

Almost every problem you can think of happened.....So there I was, a seasoned real estate amateur. 

I'm a licensed real estate agent specializing in investment properties in Indianapolis and Central Indiana. 

In my experience trying to raise capital from people within the real estate community doesn't seem to be the best method because most people in real estate are more interested in building their own businesses, rather than investing in someone elses (especially when considering how much money it takes to invest in syndications).

Quote from @Jackson Ebersole: Hi Piper,It's always smart to flip properties in-state, and I'd like to share some updated insights on why this approach is beneficial, especially in the New Jersey area.Lenders typically feel more comfortable with in-state flips because:You can manage the rehab more easilyYou have better knowledge of local real estate trends and valuesYou can respond quickly to issues or make decisions fasterThere's a lower risk of fraud or being taken advantage of by distant partnersI can help you with recommendations for the New Jersey market:North Bergen: Continues to show strong potential, with average profits now around $150,000 per flip and a gross ROI of 85%.Willingboro: While specific flip numbers aren't available, the market remains active with a gross ROI now averaging around 130%.Gloucester City: Still a top performer, with gross ROI hovering around 180-190%, though still on smaller profit margins.Irvington: Home values have continued to rise, with a 20% increase over the past two years.East Orange: Has seen steady growth, with home values up by about 16% since 2022.Paterson: Experienced a 14% increase in home values over the last two years.Additionally, Jersey City and Newark have emerged as promising markets for flips, with strong appreciation rates and growing demand.