Paint can only hold so much together for so long.  

Not sure if this holds true in your market.

We do tend to know what appropriate rents are for the different times of year, although you can't hold to those permanently. 

Wealth in real estate is usually, though not always, made by buying and holding properties, and the passage of time. 3) Consider working for a property manager or real estate investor in the summers as an intern.

All the videos I’ve watched and the books I’ve read have helped me expand my mindset and approach.

I have owned several single family homes as rentals in my own name, my first LLC holds mostly 2-4 unit small multifamily properties, while my most recent LLC has all 5+ units.

I made some videos on the renovation and overall process - happy to share those with you and answer questions about my experience.

Lenders often consider the whole picture, so keep building that credit but don't let it hold you back from exploring options.Since you're considering a trailer to fix up, have you thought about markets like East Phoenix or the outskirts of Austin?

On the site you will find lots of educational videos and networking opportunities he has put together.

I also hold a couple of real estate forums in the area for people like yourselves to connect with service providers, GC's, etc.