Remember you don't have to own a property to control it.I have a buddy who does private 90 day lending giving the investor 8% annualized they roll it over for the year getting 32% interest at the end of the year.Good LuckPaul

Time to build the legacy.A buddy in Syracuse does well in student housing.Locate and attend 3 different local REIA club meetings great place to meet people gather resources and info.

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Jump in the deep end buddy

I have buddies deployed doing deals.Don't forget to fill out your profile.Check out the Start Here page http://www.biggerpockets.com/starthereCheck out the free BiggerPockets Podcast - A weekly podcast with interviews and a ton of great advice.

@Buddy LaRue I will.

One of my properties is on one of my courses too so good way to keep up to date with the tenants :)One of my buddies just moved to an area we're thinking of buying in.

There's certainly a lot more to total returns than just Cashflow, but as a buddy of mine said (and many of you have already, in some way, said), "Mark, all that just to get your cell phone bill paid every month?

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I warned my buddy not to do this on an REO he was buying as an owner occupant property.