You shouldn't expect to purchase things online and then claim that they were in fact an error.

Join local real estate meetups, REI groups, or online forums.

Online and BiggerPockets is great and all, but I would like to build personal rather than transactional relationships.

Your plan to house hack and build rental income is a solid approach, especially in higher cost-of-living areas where creative strategies are key.If house hacking locally is tough, look into nearby markets with lower entry costs, or consider long-distance rentals where you can find better deals.Creative financing—like partnering, seller financing, or using VA/FHA loans if eligible—can also open doors you might not have thought of.Connecting with local REI groups and online forums will definitely help you find mentors and build your network.

@Candice Burgner the zone manager ended up contacting me that same day after I put in a work order using the online portal.

The mixture of homes on the market will continue to skew to newer homes, rather than existing homes (aka fewer value-add homes for investors to gobble up).All this being said, we should be skeptical of the doomers in the press and online “experts” saying home prices will fall.

Hi,How to inspect backyard of the interested property online.

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Even online connections (like here) can help you stay motivated and in motion.Next Steps: As you move toward flips and rentals, keep building those skills—negotiation, analyzing deals, understanding rehab budgets.

Currently, I am on the fence on whether to invest with Groundfloor online.