Today was a big step forward. Not because I landed a deal or made a ton of calls—but because I made real progress in figuring out where I’m heading, and more importantly, who I’m doing it with.

What I Learned Today
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The home is a unique "barn style" with beautiful hardwood floors and stairs.

Here’s a roadmap to help you pick a market and build a solid team:How to Pick a Market (Start Here)Focus on:Landlord-friendly laws (avoid CA/NY-style tenant policies)Affordable price-to-rent ratios (1% rule still exists in parts of the Midwest and Southeast)Job and population growthDiverse local economy (not a one-employer town)Top beginner-friendly markets to look into:Indianapolis, INBirmingham, ALCleveland, OHMemphis, TNMacon, GAThese areas are known for strong cash flow, low barriers to entry, and decent investor infrastructure (turnkeys, PMs, investor agents).Use BiggerPockets forums to find boots-on-the-ground connections in your target market (search "[market name] + PM/agent").Pro Tips:Focus on one market at a time, don’t get analysis paralysisAsk agents/PMs to walk properties via video callRun the numbers first, emotion has no place in out-of-state investingEven if it’s turnkey, verify everything independentlyYou don’t need to be local or a marketing expert to succeed, just disciplined, resourceful, and patient.

Their cozy layouts and access to resort-style amenities make them especially appealing to vacationing families.If you have more questions and want to connect, feel free to reach out.

That is huge in a Luxury style HOA especially with a very affordable monthly HOA cost that does not hurt the cash flow.

Both methods have pros and cons—it really depends on your style and market.

Hey @Faith Cubarney - If you're looking for fixer uppers, you'll want to make sure you're set up on an MLS search with an investor-experienced agent for on-market listings, so everything listed that hits your criteria (areas, price point, home style, etc.) is hitting your inbox daily.

I ask this because I want to make sure there is a market for the type of property I buy, and there are already a lot of nice high-rise and townhome-style complexes to choose near me.

Hi everyone,I’m building a simple AI tool designed specifically for real estate agents to save time writing listing descriptions, social media posts, and client follow-up messages.Here’s what it does so far:- Instantly creates engaging, professional listing descriptions (MLS style, luxury, or casual tone)- Generates Instagram/Facebook captions for listings- Writes follow-up texts or emails after showings/open houses- Makes printable flyers or email invites for open houses (coming soon)I’m looking to get honest feedback from agents: - Would you use a tool like this? 

You might not hit 1 percent right away, but there are BRRRR-style or value-add opportunities that can get you closer.Middle Tennessee is still seeing a ton of growth.