Well there is your mistake.

I would maybe rethink that a bit.Now, on to the worst thing.

-> Plan for the worst-> Work toward the best. 

We want to understand this market better before we make a serious mistake.

Avoid common mistakes like underestimating costs or overestimating rental income, and start with something manageable like a small rental property.If you have any specific questions or need help with financing options, feel free to ask!

You can hear real-world examples of how others have built their investment portfolio and (hopefully) learn to avoid their mistakes.4.

Nostalgia is the worst business model.

We have a small time manager that helps me to cut costs and worked with my dad for a little, and there are only 5 with a loan, a great majority are free and clear.You have a great setup, but you have to evaluate all of the properties first and sell the worst ones.

You can hear real-world examples of how others have built their investment portfolio and (hopefully) learn to avoid their mistakes.4.

You an use this if you are either looking to invest passively, or, if you are raising capital, refer back to it, and focus on these three pillars:The biggest mistake I see passive investors make is they focus on the deal, what's my return, when in reality, that is the last pillar they need to focus on.