Study the problems landlords face, learn how to handle them, create policies and procedures, and get ahead of the game.

This is a great step to financial freedom, i would said what really change my game is using an investment loan that allow me to buy property that generate cash flow without have to show my income.

I too am from louisiana and just getting into the game.

It seems you just need that first investment to get into the game. 

So it’s definitely a numbers game and making it work for your strategy.

It's also possible to participate in a 721 exchange where you might transfer the capital into an investment vehicle such as a syndication if you still wanted to participate in the real estate game without the tax hit.

To put it simply, I’ve been told that I do not have enough skin in the game myself in order to cash out some equity.We bought the seller financed with only a $30,000 down payment.

I have been out of the game, personally, for too long and ready to get back.

That changes the game significantly. 

New to the group, but was in the game back before the 2008 recession.