Or, if you're single, stay with a friend for a month or two if they're open for that.

I am not from real estate background and have been referred to bigger pockets by friends.

My friend is selling his house and is open to an assumable mortgage.

Your #1 priority is an investor-friendly agent or someone on the ground who truly understands the market.

A friend of mine bought some houses from them that he thought were occupied and running smoothly because rent checks always came through on time.

I partnered with a friend on this deal, he put up $20k and his contractor knowledge and I the rest of the money to complete the work.

We want to get a few rentals up and running and then (if all works well) begin bringing other friends/investors in to invest with us.

Regarding the tenants who use the program that too my friend is a mixed bag. screen, screen and screen some more!  

Just adding a little $0.02, outside of what he said, most banks are not going to be your friend when it comes to this type of construction, or any for that matter. 

While we currently live in Stephens City, VA, we’re open to investing in other states where the numbers make sense.Real Estate Goals & StrategyInvestment Focus: Buy-and-hold rentals, short-term rentals, and potential multifamily propertiesMarkets of Interest: Open to investing outside of Virginia in cash-flowing, landlord-friendly marketsCurrent Stage: Learning, networking, and preparing for our first investment propertyLong-Term Vision: Build a diversified rental portfolio that provides financial freedom and generational wealthWhy I’m HereNetworking: Connecting with experienced investors, agents, lenders, and property managersLearning: Gaining insights from those who’ve built successful portfoliosCollaborating: Open to partnerships, joint ventures, and creative financing strategiesWith my sales background, I understand the importance of negotiation, deal-making, and relationship-building—all of which I plan to leverage in real estate.