From there, dive deep into learning how to analyze deals in your local market—it’ll give you confidence and keep you from overpaying.

@Ian Hutton what you're doing is great, but probably overkill.If you're investing in Lansing, you could do this once, but then you'll learn so much more by being hands-on and networking.How many rentals in Lansing do you actually currently own?

I value transparency, consistency, and learning from those ahead of me.I’m looking to:Network with experienced investors across Miami-Dade and South Florida.Learn best practices for evaluating deals, negotiating, and structuring wholesaling as a true business.Build long-term relationships with cash buyers who want steady access to off-market deals.What I bring:Strong research and problem-solving skills (tech/cybersecurity background gives me an OSINT edge for skip tracing & lead research).Persistence, adaptability, and a hunger to learn.A collaborative approach — I work with two dedicated partners so we can cover all angles of the business (research, seller contact, and buyer relations).My mission:Close my first few wholesale deals this year, reinvest into better tools and education, and become a trusted connector between sellers and buyers.

Sounds like you’ve got the right mindset—curiosity and consistency go a long way in this business.

In our opinion, Class C tenants have FICO scores from 560 to 620 - where their chance of default/nonpayment is 15-22%.

If your long-term plan is to keep this as a rental after they graduate, then setting it up as a proper rental from the start can give you better write-offs and a smoother transition.In short: short-term = homestead simplicity, long-term investment = rental structure.

Quote from @Christopher Rubio: Hi BP community,I’m new to real estate investing and currently exploring out-of-state opportunities in the $80K–$125K range, with a focus on BRRRR and small multi-family properties.I’ve been doing my research, but I know there’s only so much I can learn from books and podcasts — the real lessons come from actually doing deals.

I’m currently researching How to Succeed in Rental Property Investing for my academic paper and would love to hear from seasoned investors about your experiences.

Curious to hear from the community: what’s one lesson you learned from your first deal financing?

Hello everyone,My name is Diego Torres, I am from Chile, a technical draftsman specialized in architecture, and currently an Architecture student at UNIACC University.