Concerning the reviews you might have come across, any negative feedback is likely associated with the content covering the legal aspects of real estate practices, rather than emphasizing client acquisition.

I can consider being a little more aggressive with a 401K as I have a defined benefit vested pension as well.Personally I wouldn't do it for a flip, but would consider it for a dividend producing (i.e rental income) property I would hold.I also wouldn't cash the whole thing out.

This BP community is amazing and I look forward to the investments but more so to the people involved in all aspects. 

It is a great place to meet new friends and learn about various aspects of real estate and more. 

If everyone was educated in this I think people would make drastically different decisions in almost all aspects of life. 

Tenant screening is key up there as it is anywhere and you need a PM who takes this aspect of the business seriously.

So much for low HOA fee.Another aspect of rental expenses is utilities, as well as snow removal and lawn mowing. 

For this purpose, the SEC defines “the date of first sale is the date on which the first investor is irrevocably contractually committed to invest.”

I am eager to get started and would love to get the know the market here at home.With that said, I am new to this end of the industry and am looking for some guidance and advice in every aspect. 

Deal specifics of course are a big deal - define your buy box and make sure the specific deal works (cash flow from day 1).