A question for all levels

[Andrew Sanders]

Hey BP community. I just started learning about REI, I'm looking to buy my first property this year (and many more after, hopefully). My goal is that illusive financial freedom, I don't want to work a "9-5" anymore (technically I work 10PM-530AM..... it's rough), and I don't want to work for someone else anymore. So, I'm taking steps to realize those goals. My newbie question, or maybe it help more than just newbies, but what is your number one piece of advice for starting/succeeding in REI?