Also, I would encourage you to start attending the local meetups to learn from what others are doing.

wow very encouraging to hear amazing stories like that.nice work!

Group networking events with clients is great to encourage referrals.  

ALE encouraged me to do my own background check and didn't apply any pressure to accept the contract.

Read this detailed blog post.https://medium.com/p/ef0480228574Real Estate News in BriefWhile it’s disappointing to see average mortgage rates back near 7%, the rate cuts will come eventually, and the increase in the national inventory of homes available for sale is encouraging.

If your rental is in Denver, I would strongly encourage you to stop using Zillow to screen your applicants.

.🏠 My wife's persistent encouragement sparked my journey into real estate investing.

I know you will find a ton of encouraging and helpful people here.Regarding HELOC I suggest you connect with my good friend @Michael Barbari...I believe they can still do up to 90% which is 10% more than most banks.If you need any other specific connections here in Chicago I am happy to provide them. 

Many people start out that way and would highly encourage someone to go this route if they are able. 

@Greg Strunak If you're looking to purchase a condo in the Myrtle Beach market I highly encourage you to align yourself with an investor-friendly agent who is experienced in dealing with oceanfront vacation property.