It can be a dog-eat-dog world.

I am a little late to enter the real estate investing world but motivated to start.

There's a huge single demographic in todays world, so that one works in your favor and another large demo for those that are co-living with their partners/spouces, but can't qulaify for their own FTHB mortgage will likely push into studios/1's to save money to get to their first home, instead of renting a two bed.

In a perfect world, I’d live in the smaller unit and rent out the larger one, or maybe even run an Airbnb if the property makes senseI’m looking for a mix of cash flow and stability/appreciation.

Hey everyone — first time posting here and hoping to tap into some real-world investor experience.I’m a designer/renovator based in Englewood who recently completed a restoration of a 1928 bungalow.

heheI miss the Midwest's "simple" mentality of my common folks.Even tho, as you mentioned the weather can get brutal.It's always a tough gig to do deals from afar unless buying turnkey.Even then, turnkey is not worth it unless the portfolio is big.As soon as you can, move to the market you want to invest in and with time you might become "institutionalized" to it just like I did with Toledo hahaI put Ohio Cashflow on the back burner 3 years ago as I got burnt out on working with investors lolWe only sell from time to time to our existing book of business and if I like the specific investor hahaI list most deals on the MLS and once sold, I clean my hands.No need to babysit the never satisfied and disgruntled landlords expecting retirement from 1 turnkey property...Unfortunately, it is what it is and I ate $#@% for many years before I said enough is enough heheOz Realty has been the bread and butter for us and our main focus since we shifted focus.Crazy that I'm even typing this as I hated PM for many years and considered it just as the "necessary evil" in order to offer a turnkey product.Now, if I could turn back time, I'd never do turnkey and would only do PM hehe.Everything happens for a reason mate.Granted, it took 7+ years to create a lean and efficient PM machine heheI'm in Toledo every month for 7-10 days so feel free to hit me up whenever you are in town.All the best mate 🙏 @Engelo Rumora , haha, a new book would be valid for sure, as things do change fast in this world, looking forward to it. 

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Messaging is in-app or email only—not true text messaging—but it’s easy to use if you just need to get info out.While Buildium is a popular “go-to” in the property management world, it’s much more robust and starts at around $55/month for under 50 units.

Welcome to the wonderful world of real estate investing!

Quote from @Mary Jay: I would get a second opinion, sounds like they are just looking to sell you on some stuff, or it might actually be true and the old company owner/techs did not bring any of this up to you.