@Jason Munns, are you looking to buy investment properties in the U.S. or Canada?

I jumped into Creative Finance because did not have funds to invest but wanted to make things happen regardless. 

A person can have a mid grade job and still be able to invest in real estate.

This is tough to do with today's high prices and mortgage rates, which is why so many investors have slowed down or stopped investing until the market turns favorable again.Below is an example of a single-family home in Allentown.

Starting to look at possibly investing there.Great, but also expensive and competitive.

Then I had to open an LLC for some other investments.

Quote from @Michael Johnson: Investment Info:Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment.

Best of luck in your real estate investing!

Connecting with investors is a great move too; it’s one of the best ways to gain real-world knowledge and build a strong foundation for your journey.What kind of investing are you most interested in? 

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