Im a new agent now but a year ago when I started my investing journey the agent I found brought so much to me her expertise in investing and her connections to others involved in real estate that's helped me build my team and because of her and the book set for life I decided to become and agent myself I feel like I won the jackpot with my agent. to a first time investor you really dont know a lot I thought I needed $50k to get started $40k as a 20% down payment and $10k for rehab costs but I was able to find a duplex thanks to my agent and i got it with $13k down and Im getting ready to get my 2nd property now!

Good job Maxwell, I'm sure you and Luke have a lot to talk about. 

pressure washingfor a number of reasonsone that may not be as apparent, you'll achieve metrics that should impress near future collaborators -- if you pressure wash x number homes, y exterior square feet, and scale to a team of z.....whatever x, y, or z =, it will sound like a lot to other people who've done zero....reputation as a worker and a successful business/project-builder is valuable

@Peter VekselmanI think the success rate has a lot to do with the time frame you are measuring against and the strategy you are using.

This would be my first investment property and I'd appreciate your input on this potential opportunity.I received the home evaluation report from the seller's agent and there's seem to be a lot to consider! 

The region has a lot to offer to those who make it home.

I've learned both ways, and the street was much more expensive and a lotto time wasted.

We had a lot to discuss in limited time, so I didn't press it, but I'm really curious. 

There is a lot to unpack here.First, it is worth noting that with a W2 job you may or you may not be able to reduce your W2 taxes with bonus depreciation. 

Thanks in advance.There is a lot to unpack here but let's give it a try,First, is the deceased the only owner on title?