Starting with hard money on your first deal can be a gamble/a big bite in my opinion...

There are programs that will lend around 70-75% of the purchase price + any documented repairs but it can be a bit of a gamble if the purchase price + documented repairs will come back at the ARV. 

And after we sold, it's still climbing.its a testament that those who dont believe in appreciation or think its gambling are missing the boat.. great wealth is generated through appreciation  

It is like gambling.

It's all a gamble but I like my odds in real-estate and not with the casino. 

It seems Australian property market like a gambling.

If it's any consolation, rates on an investment property are at a rather low point, depending on the properties' characteristics and your credit score you may be looking at something in the 3.875% - 4.875% range.

I'm starting my career as a real estate agent and investor and all I need now is a good CPA (that one that loves teaching, answer questions, and explains the numbers) in the Fort Lauderdale Area, FL.Can anyone recommend someone with that characteristics?

Even then, it's somewhat of a gamble on the future.

Apparently, he does this thing where he rents a property just south of Huntridge Park to gamblers who arrive in Vegas with the sole purpose of gambling.