Quote from @Grant Shipman: Hey BiggerPockets Community,If you’re raising capital for real estate syndications, you need to be aware of SEC regulations—because one wrong move could put you in serious legal trouble.Many new syndicators think they can just start pooling money from investors without following the proper rules.

Due to item 1, adding an ADU can require years to start achieving any return (once the accumulated cash flow recovers the initial negative position).4) Adding an ADU is a slow process.

I'm starting out doing redeemable tax deeds and going to auctions where everybody has "bigger pockets" than I do.

It would have saved me a lot of time. 

I was watching a Youtube video by Rob Abasolo that you may like to consider called "How I'd make $10,000/month on Airbnb if I lost everything and had to start over".

Numerous times I have been able to think through an issues that arose on a construction site and saved the Owner by proposing an alternate route to resolve it. 

Hello, I'm excited to be starting my real estate investing journey with my wife.

Overcoming Common Financing HurdlesMortgage brokers excel at tackling challenges that often derail new investors:Low Down Payments: Brokers can find lenders offering low or no-down-payment loans, ideal for new investors with limited capital.Complex Income Streams: If you’re self-employed or have variable income, brokers can identify lenders that accept alternative documentation.Competitive Rates: Brokers have the leverage to negotiate better rates and fees, saving you thousands over the life of your loan.Pro Tip: Communicate your investment goals clearly with your broker so they can tailor their search to your needs, whether it’s a short-term fix-and-flip loan or a long-term rental property mortgage.3.

Quote from @Celli Mowery: Hi Jamesinteresting message -I know I’ve seen your name often on the Bluegrass Investors GroupI have spent the last 5 years investing in London and while some of the concerns you mentioned did exist when we started I’m finding we haven’t had issues with tradesmen coming from Lexington & Richmond for us in recent years.

Congrats on getting started!