I also continue to invest in various securities and real estate funds.

We will issue a lease without an agent or broker.

In the real world, its hard if not impossible to get all 4 aspects on a single deal.

Real estate investing can be an effective way to build long-term wealth, and among the various strategies, one has gained significant popularity over the years: BRRRR.

Columbus is worth looking into as well if you want to hold real estate long term.  

Building a strong team (agent, contractor, lender, property manager) is key—seek referrals from experienced investors.

Or, when the buyer sues everyone for undisclosed defects they have to pay the listing agent's attorneys fees, etc. 

I’m planning a trip to Birmingham in the next week or so to meet with agents, build my network, and hopefully find my first deal.If anyone has experience investing in Birmingham or has recommendations for agents, contractors, or lenders, I’d love to connect!

At some point you buy and fix up real estate to eventually sell it and live the life you desire.One piece I would make sure to consider is the current condition and rents for the duplexes before you put them on the market.

Hey Bigger Pockets, I’ve decided to get out of my analysis paralysis and actually jump into real estate investing- focusing initially on wholesaling.