.#3Anyway, here’s a list of free (or very low-cost) resources that will teach you how to underwrite:Justin Kivel on Udemy➕ good logical flow⠀➕ Udemy course that walks you through⠀➕ can buy it on sale for ~$15⠀➖ a bit overwhelming with the details⠀⠀Michael Blank course➕ in-depth⠀➕ has a video tutorial + examples ⠀➖ ~$130⠀Symon He ⠀➕ video course explaining the spreadsheets⠀➕ includes all the core needs of MF⠀➖ choppy flow. ordering of course sometimes confusing⠀One-off Youtube videos:https://www.youtube.com/watch?

I get overwhelmed by the never ending amount of states, cities, counties and neighborhoods, and the different variations of investing such as flipping, renting (short or long term), developing, value add, wholesaling, or buying flat out land.

The demand to live here remains very high and I think of a submarket like Newport Beach as evidence that desirability is a powerful indicator of future pricing. 

The power of Community is real. 

EVs are decades away from being practical, they need to figure out how to 1)  not rape the environment both during the building and recycling stages, 2) get the costs down and 3) provide a serious power supply for them that does not rely on fossil fuels.

With such a limited supply & overwhelming competition to follow, what are some recommendations for a beginner seeking good deals that will cash flow before and/or after interest rates drop?

You’ve got $600k of buying power.  

The process of closing could be difficult or overwhelming. 

Don’t get overwhelmed by how to manage a STR.

. - You are responsible for these items, and not those items (make a list of what is reasonable for the landlord to deal with like broken toilets, leaky sinks, power outlets not working, windows not opening, etc. and a list of what the landlord does not deal with like people making noises outside.