Have you explored any of these options yet?

Areas near downtown Ventura or the college (Ventura College) are worth exploring for strong tenant demand.

While I don’t own investments there, I’ve explored the market and see potential for some long-term growth.

It’s amazing to see you exploring real estate while still in college.Wishing you the best.

Start by exploring books, YouTube channels, market research, and analyzing trends in neighborhoods.

Curious...have you already identified a specific neighborhood in Findlay where you see the most potential, or are you still exploring the entire city?

•Deal evaluation: Simple, actionable advice or tools to help me confidently analyze and structure deals.I’m also looking to network with wholesale-minded agents, understand local buyers’ preferences (buy boxes), and explore mentorship or partnership opportunities that can help me gain momentum.I’m eager to learn, take action, and build something impactful for my family.

I’m also open to exploring short-term rentals, private lending, or passive investing in funds—anything that maximizes returns while keeping risk and time commitments manageable.For context, I’d consider leaving my job if this could become a full-time venture that surpasses my current compensation (low-mid six figures).

And while a 1031 exchange isn’t an option, some people explore alternatives like installment sales to spread out taxes or even tweaking the investment structure so your returns are treated as interest instead of equity.There are definitely some creative strategies out there. 

I’ve been exploring buy and hold opportunities in my area, and I recently came across a situation I’d like some advice on.I’ve come across a property in my area that I’m very interested in, but I want to make sure I approach the situation the right way.