The Federal Trade Commission watches trends in reports, they don't address single reports.

As you read these books, watch the BiggerPockets podcasts.

I recently watched a video on social media that mentioned the way he was buying properties and yielding the benefit of the sellers low interest rate is having the seller put the property in a trust and then purchasing the trust.

@Stacie TellesMost lenders have a seasoning period (typically 6-12 months since the original loan), so check with your current bank or shop around for others.I would also watch out for prepayment penalties on your current loan.

There are several free videos you could watch, and you can get information on the training that they have as well.

As you read these books, watch the BiggerPockets podcasts.

-If you are a new investor, just wholesale and watch the flipper to see how things went.

It does save so much time, and you also get great advice on what to do or even watch out for.

I'm hoping to learn from others on the forums, perhaps find some mentors, meet some people in person and watch them do the things I've only read about thus far, and grow my portfolio. 

By the time I retire, I want to have enough rental properties to have financial independence to enjoy my hobbies and enjoy spending time with my family and watch my children grow up.