I am stating out with wholesaling and once I raise enough funds will be investing in rental properties and flips.

I heard about bigger pockets from a friend of mine that has successfully built and rented multiple properties in our area. I'm eager to learn about how to find and fund properties that help my family financially and m...

- Network with local agents and investors, so you start getting first crack at new deals.If you can amp up the cashflow on the first duplex, you can use the extra cash to:- Pay down the mortgage, setting yourself up for a future refinance to free up your VA Entitlement.OR- For your next acquisition.One of your biggest challenges will to keep the cash flowing when you move out of a duplex.

Did you invest in one, how is it going?

Congrats on wanting to get started!

Socal is tough to find investment properties that work.I have a great realtor in Sacramento that can find properties that cash flow.

We've rented out some of our best investment properties (New Construction/Turnkey) to Sec 8 residents, and the rent guarantee always helps in achieving consistent cash flow each month.

Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

Quote from @Destiney E Goins: Hello, I am new to investing, and feel like I have been blindly stumbling through this experience the last few months.

Don't get me started with costs you're not anticipating.Once you drop this unrealistic "dream", and focus on what's in front of you.