I recommend reading “Long-Distance Real Estate Investing: How to Buy, Rehab, and Manage Out-of-State Rental Properties” - I found it to be very helpful when I got started investing 2.5 years ago.

This is what I recommend for you to get started in your real estate journey:1.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

@Hayden ThomasI recommend finding a tax strategist specializing in real estate taxation.

Instead of being grateful that we worked together to grow their business with my capital, I was made to feel like a nuisance because I asked for information about my loan and evidence to support his claims. 0/10 would recommend these people.

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If you are going to invest locally I would recommend house hacking.

Who do you guys use for insurance for rental properties? I have reached out to state farm and they gave me a really good price but I am now worried I am not being protected 🤣 I had an insurance broker but having a har...

Proper maintenance, safety guidelines, and ensuring compliance with local laws are crucial.

I highly recommend starting by tuning in to the BiggerPockets podcast for starters.