I’ve been doing deep-dive research, pulling high-equity and absentee owner lists, and I’m actively building my buyers list while trying to lock down my first deal.I’m here to connect with experienced investors, wholesalers, or mentors who’ve worked in these markets—or who just love sharing insight.

Get the error of your predicted housing price (if you're using price per square foot, convert to housing price) down to $10K-$40K or so. 4.

Searched around my local market and found one to practice on.Subject PropertyDuplexBed: 9Bath: 3Sq Ft: 2,584Built: 1945SOLD AS-IS (meaning it's likely distressed!)

I am looking to start my investment journey in long-term rentals and flipping houses.

@Chaston Hughescan you start with a house hack?

Add this "cost of doing business in Raytown" to your numbers and see if the house still makes sense.

The lender will send an appraiser out to determine market rent.

On the other hand, if you live in the property for at least 2 years, you might be able to avoid up to $250K in capital gains taxes as a single filer ($500K if married) under the IRS primary residence exemption.Now, renting out your current house (which cash flows—huge plus) means you get to start building that long-term wealth through rental income and appreciation.

The seller is looking for market value — around $2M — and there's little to no room for value-add since the properties are all turnkey and at market rent.

Remember, they can always refer themselves😊Use one of the ideas below to trigger who they know that they could connect you with:Just inherited a homeHad a loved one pass awayIs behind on their mortgage or tax paymentsHas a relative that can’t take care of their house anymoreHas a house they’re having trouble sellingIs facing bankruptcyKnows a probate attorneyKnows a bankruptcy attorneyetcPutting this in OVERDRIVECreate a spreadsheet (Excel or Google Sheet) listing everyone you can think of that would recognize your name or face.