Part of the “dream” of financial independence doesn’t have to be quitting your W2.it can just be the knowledge that you CAN quit should you decide to.

If one can learn anything from this thread it should be to use an Attorney knowledgeable in the laws of lending for the state you are lending in. 

To CORRECTLY do Build-4-Rent there is never HOPE of appreciation, there is CERTAINTY, mathematical data and insight driven CERTAINTY, knowledge of the appreciation to come. 

i need to go back in time and tell my parents to buy there in the 70s or 80s when it was still affordable. 

Practice with real listings in Indianapolis and focus on market knowledge.

Low salary, low on funds, low on knowledge.

I’ve been listening and soaking up knowledge about real estate for a while now, and I’m pumped to dive deeper into new strategies.For the past 10+ years, I’ve been running a wholesale business in ATL.

Expertise and Experience: Property managers have specialized knowledge in managing properties, including understanding local market trends, legal requirements, and tenant relations.

Networking with other OOS investors and shared knowledge and experience.FS seemed to have all the answers so I bit the bullet and paid 15k to get it going. ( I know, but hindsight is 20/20).

Not enough current income to move the needle, but all the knowledge required to learn and, if you're self-managing, the always-present "the tenant could move/break/have problem any minute of the day" possibility.