More than likely, your Landlord goes down those roads on a regular.

I'm looking to meet other investors and possibly partner up on some flips. 

Working on our 5th one right now. 

I think the best ways to check out the competition are to go on sites like Furnished Finder, check Airbnb/VRBO (for 30+ day stays), and look on Zillow as well for furnished 30+ day stays.

I ultimately chose to focus on Ohio and ended up moving here to focus on investing. 

How those people should be prepared to report loss on tax return?

He earned quick money as a wholesaler, and I have a house to keep)Rehab cost: $20k (vinyl floor, interior paint, new dual pane windows, new toilets and bathroom vanities, lights, new landscape, new AC condenser, all done by handyman, spent some extra money for minor plumbing and electric jobs, hydro jet sewer lines, clean up attic (had mice), added some insulationTime spent: 3 weeks (two handymen for the first two weeks, one for the last week)Value after repair: probably around $440kJobs still need to be done later: some dryrots, roof work (it's tile roof, roof doctor quoted me $9k, handyman said probably $5k, home inspector said $15k you can get a new shingle roof.

Alicia mentioned the classifieds section here on BP for hunting, as well:  https://www.biggerpockets.com/...

My target markets are NY and CT, but I’m definitely open to expanding my horizons.Since most friends and family members are hesitant about real estate investing, I'm on the lookout for a mentor who can guide me through this journey and potentially partner with me along the way.If you have any advice or know someone who might be willing to help me get started, please let me know!

I would love any tips, tricks on a first purchase.If anyone has any leads on off market properties for my first investment it would be greatly appreciated.