Your first couple deals will be important, they will set the stage for your success.

—will be key to success!!

I can say from having taught classes on these loans that your contractor will be the biggest key to your success.

Hey Dan - That sounds incredibly frustrating, especially after hosting so many successful stays over the years.

- FYI: it's only illegal to try to rent it out, the property owner can usually legally live in a nonconforming basement unit.If you do all this you may still negatively cashflow each month, so make sure your income can cover and/or your cash reserves.If you do this successfully, you will learn more in 1-2 years than you would reading here on BP for 5+ years:)Good luck:)

I want them to benefit from the success of our ventures and reap the rewards of their trust in me.

Success depends on the individual.

Creative financing options like seller financing and partnerships can help build a successful portfolio.Good luck!

A recent divorce can cause serious credit issues and I've had success with a tenant in this situation. 

If you can transfer your profits from Bitcoin to real estate, that is a great success story.