Just as a quick example the Virginia side of the border generally allows only 4 unrelated people to live together, Maryland 5 people, and DC 6 people.

Hot tub, Mountain View, and log cabin seems to be the winning formula.having stayed on BR a dozen times, I find in Clayton, and just over the border in NC, the clientele doesn’t seem to want or expect some of the premiums just yet (game rooms and such).

Then they build compelling ad copy and optimize your bids for ROI.They also manage:Google Ads campaigns (Search, Display, YouTube)Call-only ads for instant phone leadsCustom landing pages that drive conversionsReal Estate Branding That Stands OutA consistent, memorable brand helps you stay top-of-mind.

Max, we were in Castle Shannon very close to the border with Mount Lebanon.

You just need to package your offer clearly.3) Real estate license — optional, but strategic.If you're mainly doing research, admin, or consulting, you don’t need a license — and staying away from commissions helps keep things clean across borders.

Great question—finding solid flip opportunities around Chicago under $300k can definitely be done, but it takes knowing which neighborhoods have strong rehab and resale potential.Some areas I’ve seen perform well for flips within about an hour of the city include parts of:CiceroBerwynOak Park (some pockets)Hammond, IN (just over the border, but worth a look)Certain parts of Gary, IN (for the bold investor)Some South Side neighborhoods like Auburn Gresham or Roseland (with careful vetting)When looking at flips, focus on properties with good bones that need mostly cosmetic or targeted structural work rather than full gut rehabs.

It's the eastern PA mountain area from the NJ border to ABE (Allentown/Bethlehem/Easton) in the south and roughly Lake Wallenpaupack in the north and Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in the west.

**Watch the Currency Exchange & Stability:** If you're investing across borders, know how currency swings and political climate can affect value.3.

I appreciate you sharing the U.S. insight — it’s helpful to see how practices compare across borders!

I currently as a day job work for a farmland machinery company as an embedded software engineer (display screens for the machines).