And the main thing is, I took the plunge.

I've made a big step towards my first purchase. I've hooked up with an investment friendly realtor back in my hometown area (East Central Illinois). Its a little step for sure but its a big one to move from thinking a...

Additionally, the bank can decide to close your HELOC for reasons completely out of your control (like a global pandemic that plunges the economy into the largest recession of our lifetimes). 

,so if you are a local or have invested there or you are in any industry relevant like Realtor or contactors, please connect with me.Also any tips would be great please 😊Hey mate,I took the plunge and moved from the beautiful Northern beaches (Manly) to Kansas City.Followed by a move to Toledo, Ohio.Bought, renovated and sold 1,000+ properties and unofficially retired 2 years ago.My best advice would be to move to the US and set up shop where you are looking to invest.IMO if you don't do that, you will be in a world of trouble and if you do manage to somehow invest successfully from afar.You progress will be delayed significantly.You can't beat being here in person and "touching" the entire process first hand.I wish you much success

@Victoria Daley - congrats on taking the plunge and looking to the next step.

One helped me look at my first house before I took the plunge.

This is my first time taking the plunge after many months of reading books and listening to podcasts (thanks BiggerPockets!).  

Hi Everyone,I'm very new to real estate investing but have decided to take a plunge into it. 

If it's a good flip you can take the plunge yourself or if you're worried about experience you can offer to split the profits with an experienced flipper in exchange for bringing them the wholesale deal.

BUT I HAVEN’T TAKEN THE PLUNGE.