.: I'm currently in the market for a Tax Pro that can assist with my relatively basic returns and continue to assist with a tax strategy moving forward.  

Is it mainly:The ability to find truly great deals (off-market or undervalued opportunities)Finding a good GP that executes value-add projects efficiently (managing renovations, staying on budget for profitable turnovers)The ability to raise capital quickly to close dealsOr something else you see as the most critical right now?

I wont lend on Foreclosed property but would provide lending to an Investor after they purchased it and the Deed was recorded and property could be viewed, basically refinance the Investor out. 

Apply basic numbers to a real property.

You’re in the right place to learn the basics.

Jersey City has more defined laws, basically you can STR if you owner occupy a unit. 

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The good areas are basically the same price as Colorado Springs and the other areas I wouldn't advise to invest in to to problems that can occur with tenants in a C class area.

Over time you start to spot outliers pretty quickly.I’d also recommend breaking projects into trade-level estimates (roof, HVAC, plumbing, electrical) instead of relying on one big rehab number.

Entry-level properties move faster, and margins are no longer forgiving for sloppy underwriting or hopeful pricing.But here’s the important part:A competitive market does not mean an unprofitable one — it means a more strategic one.Scranton’s 2026 Appreciation Changes the Math EntirelyAccording to national projections, Scranton is expected to see over 11% year-over-year appreciation in 2026.That appreciation is exclusive of forced value.Which means investors here aren’t choosing between: appreciation or cash flowThey’re stacking: market appreciation + renovation equity + rent growth + operational improvementsThat combination is exceptionally rare — especially in markets with relatively low barriers to entry.Appraisal Friction: The Real (But Manageable) Pain PointOne of the biggest challenges investors face in Scranton — and in most secondary markets — is dinosaur-aged appraisal methodology.Many appraisals still: lag real buyer demand, underweight stabilized rental income, & fail to reflect renovation quality accurately.