Hello BP community, I am reaching out for advice on a financial decision I made that I am now realizing was a mistake.

Two books that would be great reads since you're just starting out would be Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki and How to Invest in Real Estate: The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Getting Started by Brandon Turner and Joshua Dorkin. 

Investors should fully understand that Section 8 is not a cure-all for Class C & D tenant challenges, it's just trading one set of problems for another.We see too many investors not doing enough research to fully understand all this and making naïve investing decisions.

I recently got out of the Army, and I picked up Rich Dad Poor Dad.

Deciding when to sell a rental property can be one of your most challenging decisions.

Most 401k returns are moderate at best the only reason to take advantage of them is for the match, once that’s out the picture the decision is a no brainer. 

It may also help to speak with both agents and wholesalers to get a better sense of your options before making a decision. 

To avoid going through the same poor experience, keep reading.Even if someone gives you a referral here, do NOT make the mistake of assuming that the PMC will meet your expectations, just because they met the expectations of the referral source.In our experience, the #1 mistake owners make when selecting a Property Management Company (PMC) is ASSUMING instead of CONFIRMING.It's often a case of not doing enough research, as they don't know what they don't know!

If I wanted to move to Nashville and be an agent, what would some be that I needed to think about before making this decision.

Tracking your net worth as a real estate investor can help you make informed financial decisions.