Used enirely OPM to buy this one, and borrowed money from a family member who is in commercial real estate to do the renovation.

It's also quite possible to buy REAL leather furniture that will last for a decade on FB Marketplace, much of it rarely used. 

Have been talking about getting into real estate investing for the last 2-3 years and finally pulled the trigger on a 3 unit house hack in Soulard that will be closing later this month and will be self-managing the property.I'm trying to network a bit with other investors, build a solid team of contractors / handymen, and set my systems up in way to scale, but also so my tenants have a good experience.

@Dan ShuderRecommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Hey Noah Hope Your Doing Great ,My name is Dequan, and I'm a wholesaler specializing in distressed properties in Ohio, Virginia, and Pennsylvania.I came across your message and wanted to add to the suggestion of using Facebook groups to network with real estate investors.

Most "off market" properties are sent out to huge buyer lists of the most unsophisticated and inexperienced investors and those are the individuals you are beating out on term.Here are real examples of MLS properties I recently purchased:6370 Germantown Avenue: Four unit mix-use with one unit occupied.

🌲🏕️ 🔹 114 acres of outdoor fun, developed in two phases:🔹 Phase 1 (60 acres) breaks ground in mid-2025, opening fall 2026🔹 Budget: $8.7M for design, permits & Phase 1 construction 🏞️ What to Expect in Phase 1:✅ 1-acre dog park (separate areas for big & small dogs) 🐕 ✅ Bike trails & nature-based playground 🚴‍♀️ ✅ Scenic rest areas, restrooms & picnic shelter🏕️ ✅ Multi-use path along Eastfield Rd + parking 🚗 📍 Location: 13729 Eastfield Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078 📊 Real Estate Snapshot (28269): 🏡 Avg Home Price: $384,732(+5.1% YoY) 🏠 Avg.

@Troy F. speaking from experience as a licensed real estate broker in Iowa and in the Cedar Rapids MLS, the Cedar Rapids purchase agreement specifically calls out a clause if the property is a rental property (Y or N).

I'm a casual and novice real estate investor.