Quote from @Ricardo Lemus: For a newer investor, a good investment is a property that pays for all expenses with some cash left over.

Financially free always betas debt free, and taking on more "smart" debt is not only opposite of risky but actually the goal for the most seasonal investors.  

My plan for doing that is to acquire 40 properties with partners and pay off 40 of my own properties and have them free and clear.

Purchase price: $74,000 Cash invested: $25,000 Sale price: $145,000 I acquired a property from a couple needing to relocate, with significant repairs required.

For example, someone may want to be able to exit their position relatively quickly (maybe more inclined to SFH Build-to-Sell) and someone else may be happy with a longer investment horizon to prioritize cash flow and long term appreciation (maybe more inclined toward LTR or STR).Sounds like a project with good potential!

I can tell you that Rod Khleif's podcast is free.

@Geoff Engel depending on what amount of available cash you are starting with and what you ultimately want to achieve will help determine your path.

Purchase price: $80,000 Cash invested: $145,000 Turning a 3/2 into a 4/2 duplex for short term rentals.

Hey @Divine Nasikpo,If you have limited cash or assets, there are still ways to start earning in real estate:Wholesaling: While there are mixed opinions, wholesaling can be done with minimal money.

When you can borrow 80% tax free and continue to collect the income?