here in Columbus, OH @Paul Bryzek @Michael Norris @Robert Richmond Do you have individual trades that you can bid?

House hacking that first property will teach you tenant screening and expense management, which sets you up for the next purchase.

A few quick tips:Wholesaling first: Great for learning deal flow without risking too much.Keep the winners: Deep discount, high-cash-flow deals are perfect for building your own portfolio.Mentorship matters: Find someone actively doing deals, not just teaching courses.Watch pitfalls: Compliance, team management, and local market demand are key.If you execute well, this approach can set you up to scale smartly.

Going with one individual cleaner can be risky. 

Now, both they are completely void of real individuals i.e., ghost town and  ad bots continue to post. 

Multiple ways to establish footprint as a investment company/individual, while taking advantage of all the avenues of approach to obtain a profitable deal, that being long or short term.

At least with Oxford House, a group of individuals in recovery would have to find the home to rent and then apply for a charter.

Deal flow is more important than any individual deal. 

A huge (81 page) lawsuit just got thrown at over 40 LLC's, numerous individuals, two Title companies and Three Attorneys for doing what?  

I understand that every investor's journey is specific and unique based upon individual needs and objectives; with that being said - I also believe there are (as with most industries) best practices alongside ill-advised practices that are generally common to all.Back in Feb., after a year+ of reading this and that, my wife and I jumped into the REI game.