This means saving, saving, saving, and only buying when it makes clear sense and it means having the self control to sit on the sidelines and just save when the numbers are questionable.As an interesting side note, I did some detailed calculations and I could have achieved a slightly higher net worth by just investing in the S&P500, though I would not currently be enjoying the benefits of depreciation and the resulting lower income taxes that real estate affords.

After a few years of sitting on the sideline with regard to investing in real estate, I think I'm finally ready to get this show on the road. 

If you did any work without permits, stop now and go get the permits before you get a red card that will leave you on the sidelines for 6 months to a year.

I have been on the sidelines for years and finally I think I have the opportunity to get in the game.

It does a good job of teaching the basics of flipping, and with the discord group and coaching can help give the motivation to get off the sideline and into investing.You can use resources like Bigger Pockets for free, or Bigger Pockets Pro for much less than Jake’s course, but the reality for me is I never would have taken the first step.

I've been sitting on the sidelines for a bit while working in tech and I moved back to Okc a year ago to get in the game and get more serious.

I am looking to return to investing after 10 years on the sideline.

In Charlotte, NC and in Charleston, SC, we have such an extreme lack of inventory, especially at the lower end of affordability- seller's aren't giving up their 2.99% interest rate to downsize and pay more for a home with a higher rate, so they are staying on the sidelines. and Builders cannot ramp up fast enough, and are being very cautious due to interest rates, coupled with inflation, where their goods and services also cost more to build homes- and, after 2008-2010, where many got burned, and badly, they are super cautious.

After sitting on the sidelines trying to get into real estate investing for several years, I have the opportunity to purchase a 1 bed, 1.5 bath home in a desirable part of the California desert.The purchase price is $299,000 with a 7.3% interest rate and 3% down.

I believe a lot of other people are asking themselves the same question right now and are sitting on the sidelines.