Montgomery has incredibly low property taxes and a large stable job market anchored by government and education sectors.

@Teahjsia FrazierTo build a portfolio and replace monthly income, consider strategies like leveraging your current home with a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), using FHA loans for low down payment, renting out your current home, using creative financing options like seller financing, private money lenders, or partnerships, building cash flow with smaller deals first, using the BRRRR strategy (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat), minimizing expenses and maximizing savings, and continuously educating yourself through books, podcasts, and networking groups.

You just got a college education in investing and I doubt you'll ever again place trust in others who could clearly care less about your money.

Learning the market, understanding rental trends, and continuously educating yourself will be essential.

I have $10,500 to my name and want to invest it and put my money to work; however, I don't mind spending a few dollars on a reliable course or towards my financial education.

EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!

EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!

Some resources I've been using to educate myself so far are:-The Bigger Pockets podcast: I am on episode 11 of it on Spotify, it has been a great resource so far, touching upon many key parts of real estate investment. 

I am able to make an educated guess based on the original offer from owner to myself before the wholesaler scooped it up and the price agreed upon myself and wholesaler.

I'm excited to learn more, gain the education, and utilize the tools I need to succeed.