But at the same time, I think of the old adage "Fortune favors the bold" and believe that in order to achieve wealth/goals you need to take some risk. 

It will be beneficial to achieving your goals.

Seems like your biggest issue is rent - what is market rent and what prevents you from achieving that rent?

I love that you are just beginning your RE journey and you are in the right forum to help you achieve your goals. 

A good trick to achieve this is the return on equity calculation.

The right job for you depends on what you like, what you're good at, and what you want to achieve.

Doing your homework, checking everything carefully, and planning well can help you avoid big mistakes.The best place to put your money depends on things like how the market is doing, what's happening in the economy, what you want to achieve, how much risk you can handle, and what you like.

But you can effectively achieve the same goal by finding off market properties and charging a commission fee for bringing a buyer.

Online real estate forums, local investor networks, or social media groups can be great resources for finding success stories and experiences from investors who have achieved positive outcomes in lower competition markets.Analyze the property: When evaluating an available property, you should conduct a thorough analysis.

Many of these lenders have private debt funds, which achieves your objective.