I’m based here and work with many out-of-state and international investors, so if you ever want insights on neighborhoods or need boots-on-the-ground support for evaluating off-market undervalued deals, I’m happy to help.

For those of you investing outside your home state, what are the first 3 things you look at when analyzing a market?
I’ve been comparing a few NC submarkets lately (Triad vs. Triangle vs. Fayetteville), and the varie...

During the “funding tour” in Spokane, besides the ones we could buy, we were also shown a couple of houses in progress, purchased by people in previous Inner Circle classes, and one house that was finished, ready to sell.

I’m trying to connect with people who are actively looking at Tahoe STRs to understand how you’re sourcing deals and what’s been challenging lately.If you’ve been evaluating Tahoe properties, I’d love to chat for 10–15 minutes and share notes. 

Pay a pm and the profit is significantly reduced 4) alternative below market financing such as assumable, owner finance, wraps, sub to, etc 5) path of progress.

Coach house > garden unit from a lender’s perspective every time.You already called it out, but it’s worth emphasizing:Garden unit = discount, scrutiny, sometimes zero usable incomeCoach house = fully counted, sometimes even a positive factor in underwritingIf your plan is to rinse and repeat loans, this matters a lot.My take:If the Jefferson Park asset looks solid in person, I’d go that direction.It lines up with your actual stated objective: scalability.If it ends up being mediocre or has big CapEx concerns, then the West Town deal becomes the better long-term hold, but with the understanding that it might slow your next purchase.Either way, you’re clearly evaluating these with the right framework.

Since then, I’ve really enjoyed helping friends and investors find and analyze STR deals.Data analysis is a big part of my day job, so I’m always tinkering with new ways to source and evaluate opportunities.

Always helpful to learn how others evaluate risk, growth, and opportunity.

I’m trying to connect with people who are actively looking at Tahoe STRs to understand how you’re sourcing deals and what’s been challenging lately.If you’ve been evaluating Tahoe properties in the last 30–60 days, I’d love to chat for 10–15 minutes.

I’m here to absorb as much as I can, connect with like-minded people, and start laying a solid pathway toward financial independence.Right now, I’m focusing on:Understanding buy-and-hold rental strategies.Learning how to evaluate deals and run the numbers confidently.Building a long-term plan that’s stable, realistic, and sustainable.I’m not rushing into anything — I’m here to learn the right way, build relationships, and avoid the mistakes beginners often make.A little about me:I care deeply about creating stability for my family and friends.I’m working on becoming more disciplined and confident with real estate investing and budgeting.I appreciate communities where people share honestly about what works and what doesn’t when getting started.I’m looking forward to:Connecting with others who can share their experience starting from scratch.Hearing your stories about your first deals, successful or not.Learning how you built confidence to take action.Understanding which strategies worked for you in the early stages.Possibly working with a mentor who can assist me in my first deal.Thank you all for the knowledge you share, the transparency, and the community.