I am also trying to get my hands on my first property and in search of partners.

There are other hot markets worth considering as well, but the right choice really depends on your budget, timeline, and how hands-on you want to be.Whether partnership is the right path depends on whether you want to stay hands-off long-term or only while you learn, and whether you’re comfortable splitting profits with a partner.For new investors or investors entering a new market, it’s important to validate your numbers with people who work in that segment every day.

Feel free to reach out if you would like to connect, we have several STR in the area.Sarah, My name is Dan Goeckel and I would really like to talk to you about your STR’s in this area if you are available in the next day or two…we are on the verge of buying a property in the next couple weeks and I have done some research in regard to that area.

Quote from @Sean Bozigian: Hi everyone,I’m looking for recommendations for a CPA.My current one is moving into a new role, so I’ll be handed off this coming tax season.

People get too carried away with living completely for free, but literally cutting your living expenses down at all is still progress. 

Focusing on syndications and small multifamily units is a smart way to gain experience while limiting hands-on management.

I’ve seen a mix of experiences with turnkey companies, so it really depends on how “hands off” you want to be and how much you trust their rehab quality and numbers.

Feel free to reach out if you have any questions!

No heavy rehabs.Use private money or short-term capital to acquire them.Structure that private money to be paid off within about 5 years - smaller loan, faster payback.Then sell the property on terms using seller financing with a 30-year note to a family who wants to own, not rent.The buyer makes fixed monthly payments for 30 years.After the private money is paid off in year five, the income continues for another 25 years - steady, predictable, and debt-free.In simple terms:You’re financing like a car loan but selling like a mortgage.The result is a portfolio of free-and-clear homes that still send monthly payments for decades, without renters, maintenance calls, or refinance risk.Why it works:Shorter debt horizon = faster path to financial freedom.Selling as-is means no rehab costs or turnovers.Owner-occupants take care of the property.Payments are consistent and long-term.It’s not about leverage.

If your goal is more than that, buy the software now so you don't need to take all of your hand management on the first properties, and input them into the software after the fact.