If you want to be active, you will get a lot of good advice on this Forum about what market to invest in and what type of active property. 

[Click the image to see full size.]Real estate investing is for achieving financial independence.

Investment Info:Single-family residence fix & flip investment.

However, some investors don't mind this strategy if they prefer not to put a lot of liquid in up front and plan to refi out within a few years of closing (which seems to be a great option with the talks of the FED reducing interest rates this year).It really comes down to investing in a growing market, in a good neighborhood & building a great team to support you.

I have been devouring books by Brandon Turner to get a better grasp on a macro view of the theories of real estate investing .

Are you purchasing an investment property or 2nd home?   

There are several myths that we have to debunk before someone truly believes they can do it.You need millions of dollars to do a dealThat it’s too complicated to figure outThat permitting takes yearsIn those communities developments cost way less (think a couple hundred thousand along with a loan from a regional bank), permitting is not difficult (much less red tape), and the towns are small enough that both the city staff and the local architects and engineers and contractors all work with you to help you navigate the process since you’re all invested in making your community better.Note: The big boys can play in the primary & secondary markets.

Investment Info:Single-family residence fix & flip investment.

Quote from @Jaycee Greene: Quote from @William Taylor: Hey there BiggerPockets members, I'm an upcoming agent practicing running numbers on different duplexes and investment properties I'm seeing on the market, here to share another report I'm working on for feedback.

I am super interested in getting plugged in with the investing community here in Tyler.