Starting w/ Limited Funds

[Zoe Brennan]

Hey BP Community,

We all know real estate investing requires money, but not everyone starts with deep pockets. Some of the most successful investors got creative to land their first deal—and that’s exactly what I’m looking to learn from.

If you started with limited capital, what strategies helped you land your first deal?

I’m actively growing my network, attending meetups, and soaking up as much knowledge as possible. I know some common strategies include:

• Wholesaling
• Seller Financing
• House Hacking
• Joint Ventures
• Private/Hard Money Lending

For those who’ve been in my shoes, what worked for you? What would you do differently if you were starting over? What lessons did you learn, and what advice would you give to someone in the same position today?

I’m also looking to invest in the Milwaukee, WI area, so if anyone has tips or knows of good opportunity areas, I’d love to hear about it!

Looking forward to hearing some great advice—let’s help each other grow!

[Chris Seveney]

Partner with someone and do the work for them and take a small cut. The education is as valuable as having the $.