Our real estate investment club has toured several projects where she has converted the space to a short term rental for clients and she does an amazing job. 

They hold in-person meetings and on-site rehab project tours at least once a month, which can be insightful — especially for getting a feel for how others structure and manage flips.Also, since you’ve done some wholesaling, there’s a good chance the end buyers on those deals were flippers.

I currently work in the San Jose, CA metro area but grew up in Arizona, and lately I’ve been looking more seriously at wholesale and investment opportunities back home in AZ.I’ve noticed that some of the best deals I come across seem to come from foreclosure auctions — a lot of them look extremely discounted compared to nearby comps and even show things like “Likely to sell faster than 97% of nearby homes” on Zillow.That said, I’m aware there are some real risks — many of these auction listings are occupied, and some don’t allow interior inspections or tours, which makes due diligence tricky.Since I don’t currently have any auction experts in my network, I’d love to hear from investors who have bought at auction before.

Then, while I’m in Detroit, I’d like to meet in person (tour neighborhoods, look at homes, walk-the-ground).* Property-management insight is a big plus (tenant market, rental yields, maintenance realities).My plan is basically BRRRR lite, if that's the right term.  

In 1973 while travelling through the Knoxville area I toured the Oakridge Nuclear Facility visitor's center. 

They have monthly meetups where local investors walk through their own projects, share numbers, and talk about what worked and what didn’t.They also do property tours and have mentorship opportunities, so you can actually see how people evaluate deals and estimate repair costs in real time.

Hello everyone, what should I look for When I inspect/ tour a condo for the first time?

You can tour a range of submarkets—Northside vs.

There are several other out-of-state cities that can give you stronger cash flow and easier scaling, especially as a long-distance investor.Other Markets to Consider:Akron / Canton, OH – Very affordable, excellent rent-to-price ratios, stable economyHuntsville, AL – High job growth, strong appreciation, landlord-friendlyBirmingham, AL – Low purchase prices, reliable cash flow, good PM infrastructureColumbus, GA – Military + manufacturing presence = stable rents, growing job marketTips for Picking the Right Market:Run the numbers first – GRM, cap rate, cash flow after taxes, insurance, PM fees, and vacancyTalk to local property managers – get real maintenance & turnover costsVisit or virtually tour neighborhoods – check schools, crime, amenitiesUse conservative underwriting – always build in a cushionI’d suggest comparing 2–3 of these markets side by side before making your first purchase.

We do self-guided tours and send our screening criteria upfront so prospects can prescreen themselves before applying.