More so, bills are not necessarily voted by party lines.

And while nothing is foolproof the most consistent method of finding good vendors is relying on OTHER real estate investors that have worked with those vendors.

What method of financing did you use? 

Brandon Turner outlined this method in one of the older podcasts and there are previous posts in the forums.  

Once you have that amount of units (leveraged), focus on paying those off via snowball method.

Still use paper method for mileage logs.Tried QuickBooks several years ago but it was more complicated and I did not need the bells and whistles.

You might also look into learning about BRRRR (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat), a popular method for scaling a portfolio.Network Locally: Engaging with local investors and attending meetups in markets like Dallas or Fort Worth can provide insights and connections that are invaluable.You'll find that momentum grows quickly.

My answer, yes I currently am buying a $165,000 property in Phoenix (not listed on the MLS) using one of my methods to find, using only $5,871 plus closing costs of my money.

I have often stated there are two ways to make money in Real Estate....The California method and the Texas method (I certainly understand there are many more ways to look at investing but I am OVER simplifying).  

We host Free Meetups in Boston, Worcester, Lowell, Manchester, Portsmouth, and Biddeford. 3️⃣ BRRRR Method (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat):Find distressed properties, add value through renovations, and refinance to pull most of your cash back out.