Hello BiggerPockets community,I'm looking to connect with local real estate investors in oklahoma city.

I think, in general, unless you're an extremely high W2 earner just looking to get into real estate for tax purposes, buying for cash flow gives you the durability to weather market fluctuations as you're never in a position where your back is against the wall and you need to sell... unless you have debt coming due.Now, that being said, if the true cash flow, after allocating for all expenses, vacancy, maintenance, capex, etc. is in the black, then I think taking a 5% CoC return in an appreciating market isn't a bad move, especially if there is a component of value-add. 

I also included a SWOT analysis for MTR in Las Vegas.Profitability Depends On…Mid-term rental profitability depends on four factors:Keeping the property filledThe ability to charge significantly more for furnished housingActive support of tenants, so we get good reviews.The right renovation components to keep maintenance and turn cost low.Success FactorsI believe the following are key success factors:Location - Not just near hospitals, MTRs must be in a safe and attractivelocation, with direct access to freeways, retail, and entertainment.Appearance - The property must be attractive, clean, and a good placeto live.

My name is Justin Springborn, a young buck new to real estate and the Dallas Fort Worth area, looking to purchase my first investment property within the next 6-8 months.

I believe that finding good people you trust is a key part of findings by a good syndication partner. 

In today's competitive real estate market, how do you ensure your fix-and-flip projects stay on track?

Off market properties are a dime a dozen however, so doing your due diligence is key.

To what extent would you say virtual assistants are key in a real estate team?

There is one business in particular that has been very tempting to try and acquire, but I am not sure the next steps to actually go about doing it.Questions like: Confirming it qualifies for commercial real estate loans (SBA), what type of network (brokers/lawyers/etc) would be needed to appraise and finalize a deal, and where to look for that network.

I guess we'd have to if someone actually had a real ESA cat with proper paperwork, but so far, it's been the ones trying to force us to allow their cat, and they've been ruled out for other qualification issues.