I did it again because I ended up turning a house that was 32k auction find into a 260k appraisal.  

The other thing is I have always liked have a way to heat a house when the power goes out but maybe you have a generator. 

There are long lists of buyers who want the cheap houses that are not touched up?

Could you sell 2’3rd of the land for $750k, spend $250k fixing the house and own it for $500k?

You should make connections with other investors and use strategies like house hacking or BRRRR.Good luck!

If you’re just getting started and don’t have a ton of capital yet, one of the best entry points is the FHA house hack.

I have experience in real estate, note selling, and mortgages, and I’m here to expand my network and connect with investors, property owners, and industry professionals.My business model is centered on buying houses, which drives all other parts of my operation.

Pick ONE strategy to commit to for Q1.House hack, BRRRR, long-term rentals, STR — it doesn’t matter which one, as long as you focus.The biggest mistake beginners make is trying to learn everything at once.You don’t need to close a deal before the year ends to “start.”Your real start is building the systems that will support your first deal — and the ones after that.Finish this year organized, not rushed.You’ll thank yourself in a few months.For those just getting started:What’s one thing you want to set up before 2026 begins?

If the rest of the house is solid, patching it ahead of time or negotiating a quick repair with the seller is normally the cleanest way to keep the appraisal smooth.

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?