I’ve spent the last 10+ years working hands-on in new home construction, remodeling, and residential project management.Recently, I launched Roman Property Developments (RPD) with the goal of transitioning into investing—starting with wholesaling off-market deals and eventually growing into new development projects.I know I’ve got a lot to learn on the investing side, but I also believe my construction background gives me a leg up when it comes to evaluating properties, estimating repairs, and seeing the potential in undervalued deals.Looking to connect with other investors, buyers, and pros here in Michigan.

OC investment guru charged with bilking $62.5 million from clients – Orange County RegisterBy Tony Saavedra Orange County Register UPDATED: September 9, 2025 at 6:44 PM PDTMarco Giovanni Santarelli billed himself as a “wealth creator.”On podcasts and websites, Santarelli, 56, pitched his Laguna Niguel private equity firm, Norada Capital Management, which offered unsecured, high-yield promissory notes backed by investments in Broadway musicals, real estate and cryptocurrency.But federal authorities allege it was all a scam, a Ponzi scheme that bilked some 500 clients nationwide of $62.5 million in investments — retirement money, family savings, nest eggs.Santarelli was charged Monday, Sept. 8, with one count of wire fraud and faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted, according to the U.S.

Again, it helps the agent have confidence in your offer.I have found that making offers through the seller's agent has given me a leg up in the transactions as long as I have the experience and expertise to watch out for my own interests.

https://www.justice.gov/usao-cdca/pr/former-ceo-orange-count...this guy?

I know it's easier to have a title company do the leg work doing research, but how can an investor throughly perform the same task?

It's like the meme of Apples and oranges and one is fed rate other is mortgage rates. great post !

Independence: Larger rental pool and affordable entry points, but tenant quality and management can be hit-or-miss depending on the block.Raytown: Consistent demand and steady rents, though price growth is slower than hot spots like Midtown/Westport.Common mistakes for out-of-state investors:Underestimating property management — KC can vary block to block, and good PM is essential.Relying only on “market rent” data — many properties are under-rented, so check actual leases.Skipping CapEx reserves — most multifamily stock here is older, so budget for roofs, plumbing, HVAC.Example deal right now:I’m have on a 7-unit package in Baldwin City, KS (908/912 Orange St.) — two separate parcels (a 3-plex + 4-plex) with some units already rehabbed and rented closer to market.

Having boots-on-the-ground knowledge and connections in a market gives you a huge leg up when starting out.If you’re leaning toward Vegas, I’d recommend reconnecting with the people you trust there — agents, contractors, even old friends — and letting them know you’re serious about investing.

Former CEO of Orange County-Based Private Equity Fund Charged with Conning Investors Out of $62.5 Million via Bogus Promissory Noteshttps://www.justice.gov/usao-cdca/pr/former-ceo-orange-count...hopefully some justice will be done with this crook

They have now stopped responding and corresponding to emails and the only phone numbers they provide go to a medical facility in Florida and a full VM box that never gets responded to.Am I just f'd out of my money here with no recourse or do I have any leg to stand on to try and sue them for poor due diligence and not fulfilling the promises made?