Really expedites the time it takes to reach FI when you can completely eliminate your housing payment and get into multis for such little down and start building equity/cash flow with each one.

I am just getting started, but willing to learn as much as possible.

You really need to decide on what is most important and then start looking. 

Hello Everyone!! I have been educating myself for the last 6 months on Real Estate Investing! I have my eye on this one Duplex In Central Pennsylvania. I’m open to all tips and also any RE Investors Meet-Ups in The Ge...

Be careful when you start thinking other sales will equate to the same numbers for your property. 

I would recommend anyone that gets started has at least a list of 10,000 to ensure they can get 1-2 deals that first month. 

There is a lot of research to be done to make sure it is feasible before you start the project. 

There are a handful of active agents here on BP in the Portland area (including my business partner and I) who would be good places to start.

Our team along with clients all are heavily investing in the area, and it is a strong place to start. close proximity to New York and New Jersey, paired with extremely affordable property/taxes and high rental demand make it on most people's radar.  

Starting looking for opportunities last Fall and so far it's been terrible.