You’re absolutely right—networking is everything in this business.

with the market flat, contractors booked up, materials expensive and tremendous competition for deals it is very, very difficult for a new investor at this time.i've used hard money and also bought with cash and then financed the rehab.

You won't learn this sitting behind a computer screen.

The govt has to be the one to fix this problem. 

Or mean to this tenant?

I’d love to hear what metrics or signs guide your decision—whether it’s ROI, cash flow, or cap rates.

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I personally would not want to drive around this neighborhood knocking on doors for rent.

What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?