Before jumping into JVs or contract splits, focus on understanding your local market, buyer criteria and basic deal analysis.

Use that basic number for rehab projects tend to get people into trouble. 

You’re doing exactly what most successful investors wish they had done earlier 👏A few solid thoughts for where you’re at:What to learn now: Deal analysis, basic finance (cash flow, ROI, leverage), and market fundamentals matter way more than advanced tactics.

I’ve read several real estate books, understand the basics (NOI, DSCR, cash flow vs appreciation), and my goal is to start building long-term financial freedom through buy-and-hold real estate — ideally small multifamily (2–4 units).Given SF prices, I know investing out of state is basically required, and I’m totally open to that.

I was looking up if cold calling and text blasting is legal in Florida, and it says it's illegal unless there is consent before, which would basically outlaw cold calling and text blasting.I don't know a lot of other wholesalers in the area, so I was wondering if anyone else knew if this was legal or not.Thanks again for the contract!

The inside (dental rooms, equipment, etc.) is basically the same as it was 20 years ago with no major updates so it is dated and will need some significant upgrades.The dentist has indicated that he would consider selling me the condo space directly with seller financing either as part of the practice purchase or down the road.

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His zoom calls are basically him talking to his buddies and he is very rude when you pose a question.  

They are basically the same but in the subject-to, there is usually a transfer of title, albeit unofficially. 

TLDR: $500k to invest in multi (3-12 units), based in Boston, trying to decide between Sunbelt or within a 2hr drive (likely Hartford, CT or Worcester, MA), basic renovation skills, currently operating MTR duplex house hack, on break from career in tech that may return to, investing goal 70% cash flow, 30% appreciation.Full context:I’m based in the Boston area where the entry price point is high.