He gives realistic no fluff advice for those starting out and of course that's a huge part of BP audience not the guru's or the guys at are at the top already or say they are.. but real advice on how to work in a local market and do the things it takes to get there and how long it generally will take a person if they are dedicated extremely focused on the goal as Steve and his family were. 

From digging into real time market data and calcualting cash flow.. to literally driving for dollars, you want someone with an incredible network of pros who can unearth leads (probate attorneys, divorce attorneys, local fix and flip circles) that might connect you with a ready buyer or flud tenant.

I saw an example recently in Bloomberg about how local regulations can really shape a landlord’s experience, from what I’ve heard.

I used to do BRRRR strategy here but now only do flips and help with others' house hacking or flipping.I had to move my BRRRR strategy side of the business to Tyler Texas.Are you still investing locally or only out of state?

@William Taylor so many options...Use your RE knowledge to: WholesaleFind rental deals to sell to investors locally or here on BPStart leveraging your personal contacts to build your sales businessFind a motivated seller willing to do seller financing:- Move in worst room or basement, rent out all the other rooms for max cashflow- You could even live in the basement and STR the rest of the house

@Kyle TrotmanI would suggest speaking to local banks, and credit unions.

Go to BUILD YOUR TEAM at the top of the screen and look for local investors or meetups in your area.

Has good job at a local factory & recently started school to become a welder. 

And, with other strategies 50:1, 100:1, 10,000:1 is all realistic. 4th and final: Tax advantages left right and center in real estate.

I’ve invested locally in SFH.