My goal is to learn as much as I can, connect with experienced investors, and start building my portfolio.I believe wholesaling offers a great opportunity to get my foot in the door without the large upfront capital required for traditional investments.

My goal is to make connections, grow my understanding of real estate, and answer any architecture related questions for those that need help.- Jared

It's also going to be difficult to cash flow in most markets if you ARE able to put down 5% but if cash flow isn't your goal, then that's irrelevant.

Quote from @River Sava: Hey April - Refinancing after a year if there's limited equity depends on your goals—lowering your monthly payment, cashing out, or switching loan types.The process usually involves checking your current loan terms, appraised value, and credit situation.

I'll do that when I meet my investments are producing my final goal of $X.

I would choose the option I'm most excited about and can get behind!

I’d be happy to share insights and tips to help you get started and work toward achieving your goals.

Regardless of which state you choose, be sure to maximize your liability on your renters policy and get an umbrella - this will protect you more than any LLC will. 

There are plenty of markets, a lot of people choose the Midwest.

What are some of your goals?