I would be particular on which property you reach out to, look at ones that are professionally photographed, have good reviews, and are similar to the property you would want to invest with.

@Shiloh Lundahl - I'll reach out to my lender network and see if they can help. 

Consider diversifying your investments, staying informed on market trends, and perhaps connecting with experienced mentors or joining investments groups to enhance your learning and network.

I have always invested closest to home so all the little emergency things can be handled locally our network of Contractors Plumbers,Electricians are also all local. out of state plan on at least 4 tripts in the first year if renovating Air fare X4 Hotel /Motel Rental Cars all can drag you into a negative cost cycle. unless the size of the deal makes Travel expenses irrelevent add them to your buget forecasting. 

One can also or should also take into account the emotional/mental and life style factors that may come into play too since everyone has different preferences on what they'd like to do with their free mind / time space.I think for some the 14 hours is more than acceptable however if a person was willing to trade that 14 hours and perhaps reduce it  down to 20-30 minutes of calls/emails per month by hirining a professional manager it may make sense as well depending on the cost.

Hope to be joining in on the Space City REI meetings moving forward to grow my network in H-Town.

My wife and I live in Columbus, OH and would love to network and connect around the city as well as with people in MI. 

Looking for some advice on where to live in the area to make something like that happen, but not be too annoying for a pair of late 30s professionals.

In addition, Brooklyn is filled with young professionals and has a lot of fun stuff to do.2) I want an appreciation playI understand cash-flow near NYC is tough, so I want the appreciation play to be strong via the forced appreciation and via normal appreciation.

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