A free property is great... but if you find a deal good enough to BRRR (which can prove challenging) take that profit and invest it into a revenue generating activity.

I don't require my agents to join NAR and in fact dropped my membership when I opened my own brokerage.If the situation made sense, I wouldn't necessarily require an agent to join MLS, but it's such a basic tool of the trade, I can't imagine someone who is active in the business going without it.

The things I’ve learned through this journey are priceless.

So while you may get several numbers for an individual, not all numbers will still be active for that person so the total accuracy rate will go down.

Hey Quentin, It sounds like you’re in a solid position to start your real estate investment journey, especially with the equity you’ve built up in your home and your ability to handle renovations.

If you have to embellish your credentials to raise money and are actively being taught this is how to syndicate, this should be called out. 

BiggerPockets is full of resources designed to help you along your journey, whether you are just getting started or a seasoned investor.

Great tools that get updated regularly.I am on the lending side of things and would be happy to hop on a call with you anytime to discuss financial strategies and help answer any questions you may have about nearly any loan product available to help you on your journey, even if they are not products my capital partners offer.We are all here to help you learn and grow.

Five years in, we’re at 350+ units, and while it’s not an easy journey, it’s one of the most fulfilling ones.

I currently own two duplexes here in Columbus, Ohio, and I’m actively looking to expand my portfolio with additional multifamily properties.