But, of course, the Bible does warn us about “wolves in sheep’s clothing.”It ended up costing us $35,000 (I found out later that some people in the Inner Circle class only paid $20k) to be in Lee’s Inner Circle, which I joined for the sole purpose of having funding.

Focus on long-term rentals in affordable markets with reliable cash flow, and steer clear of high-cost flips, lower-class properties, or overleveraging in areas that rely solely on appreciation.Good luck!

Instead of focusing solely on the popular spots, they expanded their search to neighborhoods like Linda Vista and Lemon Grove.

So your best bet is to put yourself in their shoes and shop around just like they would be.Also, some markets are definitely seasonal, and your market rent could change drastically from winter to spring/summer.

@Jadan WilliamsIf I were in your shoes, I’d start by clearly defining my investment goals and identifying target markets with strong job growth, population increases, and development potential.

Standard disclaimer I’m not a Financial Advisor and this isn’t financial advice.I’d buy REITs in your shoes.

Whereas, you could be on the AG's hook for screwing John Doe the homeowner out of his sole possession in his life. 

Is house hacking worth it solely to qualify for an FHA loan? 

So if you were investing solely in smaller cabins, you'd think sevier county was doing pretty good right now. 

I thought it best to build these relationships early with smaller deals and scale up rather than come out of nowhere with a larger request later (after using solely personal capital on dealflow).