Take time to understand local rules, stay on top of your paperwork, and focus on clear, consistent communication.

Understanding the basics — cash flow, financing, property types — will help you make smart choices.2.

Understanding material costs gives you more leverage and clarity in your conversations.When it comes to payments, ask for a line-item draw schedule and tie payments to project milestones, not just time.

@Andrew Pierce OOS investors often get eaten alive by shady agents, PMCs, contractors, etc.Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location/neighborhoods to invest in.Why is Property Class so important for investors to understand and apply in their investing strategies?

Unless you really understand contact law you should be speaking to an attorney. 

@Katie Camargo full disclosure, Boob runs a VA provider service.I don't know anything about his business, but do know there are probably 20+ companies in the space.You can also try to hire your own part-time VA on Upwork (worldwide) or OnlineJobsPH (Philippines only).Just understand that many VA's are task driven and really not success driven. 

I’d be happy to connect and help guide you through the early steps, whether it’s understanding financing options, choosing a strategy, or learning the local market in California.

Understanding how much value the market will pay for the additional sq footage is a key.Cost need to include the time cost of permitting, potential delays etc.

✅I would like to understand the market better✅ I would also like to understand owner financing laws✅ Any leads will be welcomed

Even if the strategy they teach WERE valid, it still can not be implemented by the vast majority of their “students” because the students lack the knowledge and understanding and experience in real estate FUNDAMENTALS needed to be able to successfully implement ANY real estate investment strategy.