I certainly can see how this all happened though Guru's charging folks how to be a synidcator so lots of beginners.. then of course competing offerings and knowing how investor gravitate to the highest returns without really understanding the risks etc.

Private lending, if done effectively could give a beginner the contacts, experience and market insight to be ready for the right value add buy and hold.

Maybe in different markets you could find $300/door but I think it is going to be difficult as a beginner.

The whole thing is not beginner friendly….  

I am a beginner investor and I have discussed my investing goals with this agent.

@Robert Ok If you are a beginner, I suggest do not join a coaching program yet.

I’ve helped several clients in similar situations find their first vacation properties here in Florida, and the Panhandle is fantastic for beginners because of its year-round tourism and robust support networks (property managers, cleaning services, etc.).

I’m glad to be here and have many different professionals like you all reach out and help new beginners like myself!   

Quote from @Tatum Littleton: Take a look at this BP beginners guide.

I do pretty much like more SD than SA, but as you asked, the money that I have to invest it aint that much, goes between 30-40K to start and will be definitely for long term, as I said, I´m a beginner in this business in the US, as commons says I´m at the baby steps stage right now.