If you're having to go out and "raise" your entry fee, you might want to think about other investments until your cash grows.

There is strong rental demand because of growing population, job market, and the booming tech scene. 

Henry on the Teak wood and lumber aspect.. what is the growing cycle for the hardwoods to become merch ? 

All of these are posted on our local real estate facebook groups.In any of these events, you will meet like minded entrepreneurs who are also looking to grow. 

So, I went hunting.Huntsville, Alabama, caught my attention because it’s a highly educated city with growing industries and a stable, diverse economy, as well as a really high quality of life compared to the surrounding areas. 

With a passion for finding undervalued properties and transforming them into profitable assets, they are eager to learn, grow, and build a successful real estate portfolio.

Getting one property and cashflowing it will be a challenge. you can try seller financing but you are still going to be highly levered which just enhances the risk that you are taking on.The best way to grow is to focus on managing your rental, saving money through your W2 and crushing that - if you are a realtor you will make more crushing it as being a realtor than over leveraging real estate - then save for down payment and buy slowly. its not a rush.

Are you wanting to grow a portfolio of rentals without coming out of pocket to acquire each?

It’s growing steadily and has a mix of properties that fit well into a BRRRR strategy.

Whether you’re eyeing a historic greystone in Bucktown or a classic brick two-flat in Irving Park, the Windy City offers endless opportunities to grow your wealth.