Awesome board with many smart people having  own suggestions and ideas to grow wealth!!

Buying rentals for cash is VERY conservative and will take a long time to amass a decent portfolio.Leverage is how to grow your portfolio and wealth faster.Simple Comparison Example:1) Buy $100k property cash, it appreciates 5% in value annually => basically a 5% return on your investment ($5k/$100k).2) Buy $100k property with 20% down, mortgage rest.

I just graduated college this last year and I have a drive to learn, grow, and make things happen.

I am glad you joined the community and am looking forward to seeing you grow with it! 

I’m a first time home buyer looking for more learning opportunities to grow my portfolio and connect with others doing similar things.

Keep learning and growing...

However, some investors are comfortable with this approach, especially if they prefer to limit their initial capital and plan to refinance a few years after purchase—particularly as discussions about the Federal Reserve lowering interest rates into 2025 continue.Ultimately, successful investing hinges on selecting a growing market, a desirable neighborhood, and assembling a strong support team.

We remain committed to taking the necessary steps to protect and grow your investments.

See if you can get a copy of The Millionnaire Real Estate Investor by Keller.The Slight Edge and Atomic Habits too.Awesome board with many smart people having own suggestions and ideas to grow wealth!!

We're not in the area but I would suggest looking into a mentorship/coach that can help you grow and not make all the mistakes others did before you.