Limited Liability and Cost Efficiency: The decision on whether to create an individual LLC for each investment property hinges on the cost of the property and the potential risk exposure.

I'm optimistic about potential appreciation in this area.C) 1031 Exchange into a Rising Market: I'm eyeing markets like Columbus, where the growth prospects seem promising.

Once you start establishing relationships and you're doing enough business the good contractors will start walking your potential projects for free.

We would like to buy property in a strong market with good appreciation potential and Utah is a place that we are very familiar with (my wife grew up there and I lived there for 6 years).

I bet waterfront has a much higher return.

The appeal includes lower vacancy risk, higher rents, and a diverse range of offerings, potentially strengthening your portfolio.

that's a gift to the City.in WA state the purchase prices are higher, but so are the potential ARVs.go watch every single one of Tarl Yarber's YouTube videos on flipping and BRRRRing in WA and then come back here with questions.good luck

What are some potential pit falls to avoid as I begin?

With the number of available properties being that low you could honestly analyze every one of them so the specific zip codes and areas aren't as important as if you were looking with criteria that offered hundreds of results.I'd recommend getting on the list for some local wholesalers to help and increase the number of potential properties that you are exposed to. 

I'd love to chat with potential investors to introduce the opportunities of investing out here.