They are focused on the numbers and your well-being when you aren't.3.

My duplex has done pretty well during the pandemic despite the softened SF rental market since COVID.

If property values appreciate well, you might be sitting on a property that's worth a great deal more than todays ARV, especially if you can complete some of the repairs while your grandmother still lives there.

With Google, Yelp, Facebook reviews as well as what is on their site and what type of content they are posting on their social media pages....

I recommend Jordan Ray at EXP Realty for a good Agent who knows the Memphis investor market well. 

Miami is still doing well, Fort Myers is adjusting and has lower real estate than 12 months ago, etc..)My simple thought, for what it is worth, is choose a place to live and not invest in:  choose the location you and your family WANT to live in ( because of the schools, taxes, weather, other family there, etc...) and then buy and do real estate there (and get whatever licenses you need once you start third party management).I wish you well!

Add AC and you need a good HVAC tech...if they come from the next town, again their availability may be limited and they may charge trip charges.Do you know this town well? 

It’s a business oriented mentorship but the man I was paired with was well versed in all aspects of real estate investing and development.

Any insight anyone has into which one of these strategies would be better than the other as well as other pros and cons would be very helpful!

I’m happy to share my own tips and experiences as well.