I had started a meetup that was getting a solid build up, but unfortunately, Covid hit and I had to stop it.

.🔹 Ideal in Any Market – Whether home prices are rising or falling, lease options allow you to lock in today’s price while benefiting from future appreciation.Other creative strategies—like seller financing, subject-to deals, and the BRRRR method—can also open doors, but lease options remain one of the most powerful, low-risk, minimal cash out-of-pocket ways to build a portfolio.

The sponsor if they even consider allowing you would be a huge red flag for me knowing if they will accept non accredited investors what other rules are they breaking. 3.

Build a strong network of mentors and industry professionals! 

After years of focusing on my career and building financial stability, I’m ready to dive into real estate investing and start creating passive income and long-term wealth.My short-term goal is to purchase my first duplex or single family rental. 

Just want to mention that sometimes it works out better to raze an existing property down to like 2 studs and rebuild around it so that it still is classified as a remodel versus a complete new build. 

The rule of thumb is, if you can't handle the potential call from the lender, don't do the deal. 

This is the reason homes are so much cheaper than cost to build.

@Collin Hays I completely agree with your theme of building a local banking relationship, which should help someone build their real estate portfolio, but I have a couple of questions.When I read "conforming" and "non-conforming" loans, I think of the loans being underwritten as consumer mortgages.

@Thea Chard Rentvine has no mixed-use building type.