Hey Bigger Pockets Community,I'm hoping this reaches the person/people who need to hear it...I started my investment journey 1 year ago (14 months to be exact).

You will be better off going to a real estate networking event where you can meet multiple people instead of 1 person via coffee.You can meet someone at a networking event and ask them for coffee / lunch at a later time if you click or want to learn more from the person.i would suggest Meetup.com, eventbrite or biggerpockets to find networking events.

I am little late for this thread but....I have personal experience in every aspects of mobile and tinies.

Others might be fine with taking risk, but least by doing this a person can get an idea of what might go wrong.e) Legal document analysis: it will usually take a few days to go through the legal document properly, as almost inevitably there are tons of gotchas that either have to be explained, or mitigated with a side letter.That is the very short summary of what I do.

During our relationship, he has purchased a primary home, a duplex for his sibling, several other multifamily for his personal investment.

What do you think are the best markets to invest in outside of TX and CA to get the same appreciation with a lower cost of entry into the market?  

Hey Ferrode, Cleveland offers affordable entry point, higher potential cash flow due to lower purchase prices and decent rental income while Columbus offers a stronger job market and population growth potentially leading to higher appreciation over time.

@Noyessie Hubert  Personally, I don't think there's any money to be made in this deal but let me know if I'm missing anything.Looking at your numbers:- Best case scenario, $150k purchase, $30k rehab, $180k value. 

I'm trying to decide if the home that we lived in as a personal residence and then converted to a rental is still a good investment or not.

Having a positive rapport with a lender can help you achieve your long-term real estate objectives.To optimize your assets, think about using partnerships or personal funds.Owner Occupying a Multifamily Home:Owner-occupying a multifamily property in San Diego can be a strategic move, especially with the goal of expanding your portfolio.Understand the regulations and requirements for owner-occupancy in your target area.