I planned to assign this property initially for $115,000, but had a major reality check after talking with a lot of local buyers and was lucky to find one who paid higher than my offer price.

Networking through local real estate investment groups or online forums can help you connect with experienced folks who can offer guidance, but also do your own research on the way.

Use this equation to evaluate how much to offer on a property:Max offer = After Repair Value x 70% - Rehab BudgetDo you homework on comps to get a good idea on the ARV. 

I'd highly recommend local meetups and talking to real estate agents.There are companies that offer help with the execution of rentals and BRRRRs, but this typically comes with a large chunk of upfront fees or cut in equity.

This actually makes it even easier for an agent because they don't have to drive around looking at 10 houses before their client makes an offer on one.Without BiggerPockets, it would be extremely difficult to find an investor-friendly agent because it was hard in 2010, and today not much has changed.

Check the number of bedrooms and bathrooms, aiming for at least 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, ideally 4 bedrooms with 2 or 3 bathrooms to offer flexibility, with one bathroom potentially dedicated to the in-law suite/ADU.

House hacking via multifamily will for sure, offer the experience you need to get started.

It was falling apart and we offered her a great solution for her problem.

Real estate investment trusts closed out 2023 with a surge of investments in healthcare properties as they look to capitalize on an aging population that is becoming increasingly dependent on medical care.Healthcare real estate, a relatively niche market within the larger real estate industry that includes hospitals, assisted living facilities and rehabilitation centers, can often blend elements from familiar real estate sectors like office, multifamily and retail, offering a unique investment subtype.

Once I have located such a property, I buy their property for below market, (instant equity) no bank qualifying, no credit checks, by offering to take over their loan and make their payments for them.