I prefer to invest in properties that I can physically get to relatively easily, but since you know the area well, and if you feel like you have a team there locally that can help you I don't see anything wrong with investing there.My 2 concerns are that this area might actually be a C- neighborhood because I like to over estimate my property grades, and that the $200 a month cashflow won't cover your expenses.

I've seen many 1031 physical REI in to mineral rights and other things, but I believe you may be able to do this with notes as well.

I’ve walked hundreds of units, managed large portfolios, and now I offer underwriting, physical inspections, and deferred maintenance planning for investors looking to buy or reposition multifamily properties in Louisiana (especially Shreveport and Northwest LA). 🔎 I help buyers: Review rent rolls + T12sWalk and film units with notes/photosIdentify deferred CapEx most people missCreate planned maintenance budgets to prevent overpaying  This is especially helpful for out-of-state or new investors who want trusted boots on the ground. 

Assuming the current leases check out, and you understand the physical condition and needed repairs in detail then just looking at the cost per door its a solid deal in my book.are you familiar and comfortable with the area? 

It is 100% leased with a local hospital's plastic surgery center, a financial business, a physical therapy business, and one or two more businesses.

For example, only 5.3% of homes priced $100K-$350K were staged in 2021, compared to 27% of $500K-$750K homes.raleighrealty.comVirtual staging, while cost-effective, may mislead buyers if not followed by physical staging, potentially harming perceptions.reddit.comSome sources (e.g., “73% faster” claim) lack full substantiation, though NAR and RESA data are reliable.rubyhome.comPractical Implications:Staging key rooms (living room, kitchen, primary bedroom) maximizes impact while controlling costs.charterfurnituresolutions.comDIY or virtual staging can be budget-friendly alternatives, though professional staging yields the highest ROI.virtualstaging.comConclusionStaged homes consistently outperform non-staged homes in both speed and price of sale.

Most common is the person has some sort of mental health or physical health issue and the person goes to a near by hospital for treatment.

I am driven to learn about the aspects of the world first hand, and our plan is to do flipping as well as have multi family homes as well for passive income, and to build ourselfes up that way.If anyone can help me with the Visa/green card, finding somewhere i can work and learn(maybe in your company), and making a plan over my debt i would be forever grateful.A little about me, i am 21 years old, i have a carpenters degree as well as a high school degree with focus on physics, technology and other topics related to these.

I was cash-flowing $450/door/month before taxes, but I'd like to keep doing live-in flips while I'm physically able to rather than manage properties and tenants (where I'm also doing most of the maintenance). 

Great question, Marcus — being prepared is a huge step toward building trust with private lenders, especially when you're new.Here’s a simple breakdown of what to include in a deal presentation folder (digital or physical):✅ Executive Summary – A 1-page overview: the property address, purchase price, rehab budget, ARV, loan request, and exit strategy.✅ The Deal Numbers – Include a breakdown of:Purchase priceEstimated rehab costs (line-item budget is even better)After-repair value (with comps)Your profit projections✅ Photos – Before photos, neighborhood shots, and sample finish ideas if you have them.