It gave me the idea to pinpoint a stressed neighborhood, do some driving for dollars and take the time and effort to do a personalized mailing while just putting up the bandit signs at strategic locations after the mailing.

Based in Los Angeles since 1997, he has completed over 2.5 billion worth of transactions in Southern California and other strategic markets throughout the United States.

I'm not new to real estate per se, but bigger pockets has helped me transform my mind from a passive buy and hold owner to a more long-term and strategic investor--this is my business, not just a hobby.

Now you may need to start more modestly and strategically 1031 exchange your way there, but that is a much more desirable end game IMO ... only thing better would be 40 free and clear units in Scottsdale, but if you start with reasonably leveraged units, you will end up with free and clear units in 30 years if that is your desired end game.

Additionally, they are readily available to offer advice and to make strategic changes that will benefit the project.Make your project as painless as possibleAnother benefit to hiring a general contractor is the fact that you can relax.

RBC - and perhaps briefly TD - are/were the only two of the Big 5 who were underwriting 5 & 6 unit properties as residential as opposed to commercial.Additionally, RBC will lend to the point where you have five mortgages (including your personal residence), so use them early in your property acquisition plan and strategically if you find a 5 or 6 unit worth acquiring.

However I think you have a great opportunity for planning. 6 months will allow you to be much more strategic, and prepared once you do buy. 

Do not think that if banks strategically mitigate occasional unpreventable losses, they would willingly enter into a deal to lose.

Don't take ownership of their financial lives 3. have not developed a strategic plan to implement a strategy to be comfortable in retirement regardless of income during their working years.

Fort Wayne investors, I am looking for a CPA and/or Financial Planner in our area who understands real estate investors and can help me strategize my taxes and plan for early retirement.