Welcome to the Weekly Skeptical Investor BP Article.

Quote from @Ranga Lewis: As a brand new real estate investor, fresh off the Bigger Pockets podcast high, I'm reaching out to my fellow Dallas landlords for some sage advice!

I’m in Utah and we see a few subject-to deals here, and the investors who run into problems are almost always the ones who skipped one of those steps.

Many successful investors come from non-real estate backgrounds and use their existing skills to gain an edge.The key is not whether you’re making a mistake by pursuing this, but whether you approach it with a clear strategy and willingness to learn.

I have baseline knowledge and think I found some good deals for investors looking to buy, just seeking help. 

I’ve spoken with one attorney who said it’s possible, but I’d like real-world feedback from investors who’ve actually executed something similar — especially around complexity, enforceability, and state-specific considerations.

Focus on building your foundation—run numbers, learn strategies, and start networking with local investor-friendly agents, lenders, and contractors.

Hey everyone,I am a real estate investor and I am wanting to buy a property that is currently off market.

(Canada has a temporary moratorium on foreign investors purchasing property, but that will not affect me.) 

Check out the Georgia Real Estate Investors Associatio, GAREIA, for local networking and education.