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The thing that holds most beginners back is much simpler:They don’t have a clear plan for the first 90 days.I’ve seen so many new investors jump from podcasts to YouTube to forums, soaking up information but never building an actual roadmap.And without a plan, everything feels overwhelming — markets, terms, lenders, strategy choices… all of it.You don’t need a perfect strategy to start.You just need a simple direction:Pick one strategy to learn (BRRRR, STR, house hack, etc.)Pick one market to study deeplyPick one daily or weekly habit you’ll stick to (analyzing deals, networking, saving, whatever moves you forward)Clarity beats intensity every time.The investors who succeed aren’t the ones who know the most — they’re the ones who stay consistent long enough to make their first move.If you’re overwhelmed, simplify.Start with the next 90 days, not the next 10 years.For those who are just getting started — what’s the one thing you’re focusing on first?

So your first move isn’t “pick the perfect strategy”… it’s “stack as much cash as you can while your fixed costs are low.”Once you’ve built a real cushion, a few routes start to open up:1.

North Florida + Phoenix gives you exposure to both appreciation-driven and cash-flow-driven models, and Ohio is a perfect place to marry that experience with long-term buy-and-hold stability.A few quick thoughts as you plant roots here:Ohio is an underrated powerhouse for BRRRR, turnkey, and small multifamily.Markets like Akron and Canton offer strong rent-to-price ratios, steady demand, and investor-friendly price points - way different from Phoenix.Networking locally is your shortcut.Hit up local REIAs early - Ohio investors are very collaborative, especially wholesalers and buy-and-hold folks.

Hey BP community 👋I’m based in Chattanooga, TN, and I’m looking to connect with investors focused on Short-Term Rentals (STRs) and event venues—especially those seeking unique or underutilized properties with upside potential.Over the past few months, I’ve come across several off-market deals in and around Chattanooga that I passed on at the time, but I’m realizing they could be perfect fits for STR or event-focused investors.

When national volume returns, markets like ours tend to outperform quietly and quickly.Another useful signal:Lumber just hit its lowest price since October 2024.Perfect conditions for builders, flippers, investors, and anyone eyeing new construction or heavy value-add projects.

In a perfect world, I’d live in the smaller unit and rent out the larger one, or maybe even run an Airbnb if the property makes senseI’m looking for a mix of cash flow and stability/appreciation.

People chase “high potential rent” or “perfect ARVs” the same way flippers chase “perfect deals.”

Other than the smoking they're the perfect tenant.