On the buy side you can snag deals and have leverage so it helps with buying deals right. 

There is life stages to investing, and the math is clear that strategic debt use, strategic leverage, pyramiding, appreciation, is the wealth generator. 

It would also be important to network with other investors, stay informed about regional market shifts, and leverage any available incentives to maximize my investment potential.Good luck!

I have been educating myself for the last 6 months on Real Estate Investing!

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Sometimes years.So I’ve found that leveraging brokers and being super clear on my criteria is a better use of my time.  

It's a way to leverage with little down payment (none in your case) in an appreciating market 

Bigger Pockets is a great place for education and networking. 

I am currently enjoying my 1k monthly income with no debt, and I am nervous about leveraging.  

He said it kept the bank from having to execute the eviction process, it salvaged the owners credit by not having a foreclosure on it, and the buyer gets it a much lower cost, because of the leverage of the impending foreclosure.