Risk Assessment: Consider vacancy rates, potential repairs, and unexpected expenses.Once you're comfortable analyzing a few deals, you’ll be in a great spot to pull the trigger on your first property.If you need help with financing or want advice on what options might work for you, feel free to reach out.

Lately I've been tempted to flip but I keep reminding myself that steady cashflow in a strong market will ensure a comfortable retirement and will help put the kids through college" haha

As a lender our minimum loan size is $50,000, but as a loan design for repairing properties the minimum loan size does not have to be met at purchase.

Many of her points are actually designed to stimulate the real estate industry, which could benefit investors (although cause some unintended consequences to boot).

Hey Olu,As a long term holder in the DMV area, I would lean towards cashing out to a % of comfortable cashflow and moving on to expanding your portfolio.

It all comes down to what your comfort level is. 

I’m eager to learn from all of you and grow my knowledge in real estate investing.My aim is to connect with others and generate additional income while working my 9-5, ultimately securing financial comfort and stability.

REPS stands for Real Estate Professional Status—a tax designation that lets real estate investors write off rental losses (like depreciation and expenses) against other income, potentially saving a lot on taxes.

Get out of your comfort zone.

I'm comfortable with the value i provide as a buyers agent so it doesn't bother me.The other buyer broker agreement is a standard one that people sign usually for 60-90 days and it includes land, multi, mixed use etc etc.Your document may differ slightly but ours isSection 1.