The biggest mistake of my life was not keeping 50 or so more of the 500ish I flipped, MASSIVE mistake.

House hacking is the most powerful way to get started in real estate investing, and it sets you up for success because you learn so many things: dealing with contractors, how to screen tenants, lease negotiation, but most importantly, your goal should be to reduce or eliminate your housing cost, and there are a lot of ways to do with house hacking depending on your flexibility with strategy: rent by room, Section 8, mid-term rental, STR, etc, and you can combine multiple strategies too. 

After he was done I received an email from OneRent (Marjorie) saying she made a little mistake.

By staying open-minded and willing to learn, investors can avoid costly mistakes and build a solid foundation for their future.In real estate, emotions can cloud judgment, leading to impulsive decisions.

Amateur landlord mistakes!

We're not in the area but I would suggest looking into a mentorship/coach that can help you grow and not make all the mistakes others did before you.

Stay consistent, stay humble, and don’t be afraid to make mistakes—that’s where the growth happens!

Because at some point you may additionally have a major event/appliance failure and a large expense will make it even more expensive mistake. 

Even if someone gives you a referral here, do NOT make the mistake of assuming that the PMC will meet your expectations, just because they met the expectations of the referral source.In our experience, the #1 mistake owners make when selecting a Property Management Company (PMC) is ASSUMING instead of CONFIRMING.It's often a case of not doing enough research, as they don't know what they don't know!

Tons of learning and mistakes were made in the process but that is what definitely build strength and resilience.