Montgomery has incredibly low property taxes and a large stable job market anchored by government and education sectors.

Here are a few tips to help you score that first deal:Network: Join local real estate groups and online forums like BiggerPockets to connect with other investors.Find Motivated Sellers: Look for distressed properties and consider sending direct mail to homeowners facing tough situations.Research the Market: Know your area’s property values by analyzing comparable sales using sites like Zillow or Redfin.Craft Compelling Offers: Highlight the benefits of a quick sale to sellers and consider a solid earnest money deposit to show you’re serious.Market Yourself: Use social media to share your journey and post flyers in local spots to attract leads.Stay Persistent: Rejection is part of the process, so learn from it and keep refining your approach.With your big business mindset and hard work, you’ll make it happen!

The pics online of Tulum look incredible.

@Scott Trench or whomever it is calling the shots on the forum laws are just chasing their tails with a moving goalpost of arbitrary rules that will always motivate people to try to skirt them.Why?

The other 95% are either, part time or less motivated (for whatever reason).Your second option is the way to go if you want my opinion.

It was around the time of COVID, making it incredibly hard to find reliable tenants.

Here's an example:Buy: Find a distressed property selling below market value, often through motivated sellers, auctions, or foreclosures.

It's awesome to hear that you're growing and learning more every day, thanks to the incredible support and shared wisdom here.

Also, the off-market listing process ensures sellers can reach the right buyer or buyer’s agents and only get interested, motivated parties.

The 2- 4 unit builders are never, ever DSCR constrained, in fact I've seen some incredible DSCR numbers when pricing 2 - 4 unit refis.