One thing my area is missing is investment clubs or anything real estate so it’s good to be among like minded peeps!

., you never know the motivations for purchases in a place like the Smokies.I wouldn't be surprised if some folks were buying them to offset income. 

Which means even if you had an inspector there on that day, it would be a few days before you could get coverage (assuming there were no issues needing remedying first, like an old water heater, roof, etc.).  

Otherwise, you'll likely never get the deal done. 

I've often heard that a newbie like myself needs to find ways to add value to a real estate investor from whom I am trying to glean knowledge.

(yes, be honest... but I hope you like us ;) )  It can be long or short or whatever! 

The pain is real and likely to linger. - No one is building office of any sort right now, and net new supply will be low for some time. - Prices reflect this pain in office- Many high income earning millennials are, finally, moving to the suburbs.

to get to the point, i would find an area likely to experience more demand and ensure the financials work out for both MTR & LTR's. i would ideally start out with a fourplex and depending how that goes, possibly scale from there. i do believe that it is more traditional to syndicate on larger properties so i am wondering if you know if it is possible to syndicate, starting off, for one fourplex or even one MTR condo. my gut feeling is to start with one beach-front condo in florida that requires $37,250 down . a new construction fourplex, however, i could finance with a USDA loan myself and not have to consider investors so that may make things easier, possibly.no airbnb's. maybe VRBO. two week minimum stay. only in areas very likely to have housing demand due to new factories being built.i own/run an STR right now and it is going well with only the occasional hiccup.

My oldest child is attending online college from Portland and renting a room.

Please DM me if you would like a walk through of the websites.