How long it takes to be financially ready is different for everyone.

So, when investing in areas they don’t really know, investors should research the different property Class submarkets.

I’ve seen cases where multiple tenants in a household had prior evictions from different addresses, taking turns as the primary leaseholder to avoid detection.

Quote from @John Reagan Johnson: I am new to the real estate industry and am looking to connect and exchange businessIf you are new I would suggest something totally different. 

Start by researching different types of properties, such as residential, commercial, or rental investments, to determine which aligns best with your goals.Building a strong network is also crucial.

I'm sure you'll get differing opinions but this sounds more clean and simple to me.

Thanks, it is a different email, so I'll PM you.

Every market is different, but paying cash doesnt necessitate a huge reduction in price - it might, or it might just make the offer more competitive than other bids that require financing. 

I could come up with a down payment for an investment property in a different state easier than my home state at prices are pretty high in the 300-400 k just for townhomes.

On paper it looks good, but the reality is a different story.