Experience in the last 3 years: 9.

.- It costs me me less to turn over my 1500 SF units that rent for $3k/m then it does the same size section 8 unit because the property is cared for better and experiences less  wear and tear while fixed costs like cleaning and painting are easier to absorb. 

We can't risk a client sending an unlicensed or non-qualified contractor into the property as we share liability for that.  

Great that you have experience rehabbing. 

In addition you are sharing with cellular network, which gets priority.

I am in it and feel it is worth it as they have groups all over the country who, with experience transaction coordinators and funding groups, and even closers to help you along the way.

I don’t have any direct experience with retirement accounts as I never opted to use them so I could keep cash available for investing now.

In 2023, we sold it for $245,000, achieving a strong return and leveraging the experience to fuel future projects.

You'll most likely still need a coborrower at first, but may be able to refi them out of the deal in a year or two once you have qualifying experience and operating history - then you can likely use all of the rental income towards your gross income. 

We have clients and investors on an almost daily basis, however, most of my wholesalers are from out of state so I am unable to give them a tour and share the machine of REI Nation.