Due to that small forest type of tress growing in that area including poison ivy plants (I spent lot of money few months back in clearing that area from all the those poison ivy plants and forest of big old trees grown over the years touching the roof and leaning towards building).

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

this is my first time here and also my first time getting into the real estate investing game.

We liked the TL home and nice lakefront view but here are some cons: pretty far/isolated, no real dining options outside and besides the music festivals/BNP tournament, didn't know if it would do well as a STR. 

Hi Ambrea,To get into fix and flips, I started by focusing on a few key steps that helped me find success:Educate Yourself: Learn the market, analyze property values, and understand rehab costs.Build a Network: Connect with real estate agents, contractors, and lenders.Secure Financing: Consider hard money or private loans for quick capital.Find the Right Property: Look for undervalued homes in growing areas.Create a Detailed Plan: Budget carefully and have a clear timeline for renovations.What worked best for me was staying disciplined with my numbers and always having a solid team in place.

@Frank JakubiecIf you can make the numbers work hard money is a great tool if you are flipping properties or doing a BRRRR deal

It was $1k which is a lot of money to me.. but it came with a money back guarantee after 10 weeks of courses.  

I'm kind of new to real estate but good at data mining.  

If you run your numbers correctly, it is possible to build a duplex in cash, rent it out, and use a DSCR Loan to pull all of your money back out.  

Louis to be a great place to invest since our real estate is so cheap compared to the rest of the country.