Hi Martti,I happen to be someone that lives, eats and breathes in this area of Real Estate investing every day in Detroit MI. 

@Simon HorowitzNavigating the New York real estate market can be challenging, but with a focused strategy and strong networking, you can make significant progress.

I’ve watched a lot of videos on how to screen and how to set up work with contractors, so I’m hopeful to build those relationships more in this area in the future.Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

The Real Estate Rookie podcast is always looking for guests! 

I'm now considering expanding my real estate ventures into building custom homes, but I know this is an entirely different beast between the required capital, learning curve, time committment, etc. 

RentRedi looks more like your run of the real estate management database that's been given an Apache/server front end to the web. 

I would love to have some clarity and steering in the right direction as to the best source for FHA loan information and caveats, as well as any tips for a 22-year-old single investor planning on house hacking for my first real estate investment.

Pool heaters are expensive but necessary Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Too many new investors think that real estate is all about the cashflow.It's NOT! 

Also, which choice is better for you highly depends on what your real estate goals are and the experience level & skillset of the specific agent.Traditional agent and Redfin Agent could essentially be the same thing in many cases.