So, I would start by analyzing properties I own as potential "deals".

Hoping I can get community feedback on a deal I'm analyzing before we send EMD.

Basically the who parcel is paying for itself to grow.How would you analyze or make sense of a make vs buy for this type of opportunity? 

A little about me:I hold a Certified General Appraiser license and have been working in corporate and commercial real estate for over 25 years.My recent focus has been on property investments and appraisal work, including commercial and residential properties, lease-to-own agreements, and broker price opinions (BPOs).I’m always looking for opportunities to expand my portfolio and knowledge in real estate, and I love analyzing market trends and valuations.I’m here to connect with other investors, share insights, and learn from the wealth of knowledge this community offers.

Hello and thank you for this reply - yes, I have been analyzing a few properties - I have found that the main issue for both the traditional long term rental and also short term rental in this area is reliable property management - it is traditionally a cottage country tourist area, but it is becoming more popular for long term residency, and there is an emerging missing middle, because of property prices.

Whether it's discussing strategies, analyzing markets, or just talking about the ups and downs of investing, I’m all in!

After going this route, and further analyzing the property that I was looking at, with the higher interest rate, HOA fees, non-investor-friendly co-op rental policies, I walked away.

I’m actively analyzing and trying to make some deals. 

@Raymond Keith WhittingtonStart real estate investing by educating yourself, setting clear goals, building a network, understanding your budget, choosing a strategy, analyzing potential deals, starting small, and learning about legal and tax planning.

BiggerPockets also has a calculator to analyze deals, and I highly recommend you start this as soon as possible, even if you are not ready to buy.