I have spoken to my neighbours but they do not know who the HOA board members are ( it is a large complex with 100 + townhouses).It is very strange but it has not proved to be a problem in the past as the management company deal with the properties externally ( eg painting ) and the common parts and have always done so competently and individual oners deal with the inside of the properties.They are now proceeding with the painting without doing anything about the termites.

.• No entity to close in: Though an LLC/entity is not a must-have, it's a nice-to-have prior to seeking financing.

@Yixuan Du I would recommend going to local Real Estate Investor meet ups in your market to meet like minded individuals like yourself who have already done what you want to do.

Hello and good morning bigger pockets fam, I am seeking guidance and thoughts into starting out in real estate.

The choice depends on individual financial goals and 5-10-year goals.

I'm curious to know if anyone has enrolled in courses offered by individuals like Tom Cruz or Section8Karim.

There's so much content and so many individuals who push inexperienced investors to take action before they are financially ready while downplaying the risks, particularly those associated with  properties in lower tier neighborhoods.

@Marian Smith@Lena TruongI have bought notes from them and the individual who runs AHP is well respected.

Developing a strong network of individuals who care about bettering themselves, their family, their communities and especially helping out anyone who wants to make more of themselves.

Private financing where an investor can get a loan from an individual rather than a conventional loan because you can get more leverage and have more room to negotiate