This business is a marathon, not a sprint. 

Anywhere in US or overseas.No easy answer - to make it worth it you’ll need to either be willing to take moderate risk (or higher than moderate risk) or add active participation.  

Looking to do my first flip but my problem is I want to get them direct from seller.

I've found this site a little intimidating if I'm being honest due to the interface. 

Wanted to see if y'all can recommend good property management companies, and possibly good contractors in Akron, Ohio.

Hey @Jeff Byers - Seems like this would be a great question to ask AI for those different markets. 

Something I’m seeing a lot this week in the tax world:New real estate investors scrambling in March and April… then filing extensions.And here’s the important part —An extension is not a failure.It’s often a smart move.If your books aren’t clean, your depreciation isn’t finalized, or you’re still sorting out things like STR qualification, REPS, or cost segregation, rushing to file can create bigger problems later.An extension gives you time to:Clean up bookkeepingMake sure depreciation is correctAvoid missing deductionsAvoid amending laterWhat you don’t want to extend is clarity.Extensions delay paperwork — not payment.

Their meetings, seminars, workshops and panel discussions can all be accessed on line, with a very reasonably priced membership.  

A Roth Solo 401(k) can absolutely be powerful in the right situation.That said, having worked through this structure with real estate investors, I’d encourage readers to view it as a trade-off rather than a clear upgrade.Even in a Roth, you’re giving up depreciation strategies, cost seg, 1031 flexibility, refinancing access, and step-up in basis.

Learning the fundamentals and building real relationships early makes a big difference, especially in Section 8-focused investing.