Financing is key, and many investors use mortgages to leverage their money and control larger properties.

With larger companies, it can be hard to get to the right person.

I'm thinking of bird dogging in Texas to start out in my real estate investing.

They've mandated its demolition but have allowed me to build an even larger addition (500 sq ft).The city is requesting building plans for this new addition.

Our house is one of the larger lake homes in the area so it caters to large groups.  

One time after a move out it had pretty bad dog smell.

This will help you to understand deal structures from the LP perspective and will give you some credibility if you raise money for others.Also, be prepared to "eat your own dog food" - invest your money in the same deal you're raising money for.

However, my latest inquiry has been a woman with an ESA dog.

Kevin - One of the larger REIA's in the country is right in Philadelphia.

#2 - Larger 5-bedroom renovation into a sweet rental home Before Pictures (Zillow Link)After Pictures (Airbnb Link)These investors took something that was very boring and extremely residential-looking and transformed it into a cozy retreat for travelers with highlights being adding wood paneling, kitchen renovation, new furniture throughout, beautiful outdoor space with added hot tub and fire pit spaces for guests to hangout and an exciting game room space to occupy guests for hours.