If you need financial help, ask under the "Finance, Tax, and Legal" forum.

Building equity and creating cash flow through real estate can set you on the path to financial freedom.

It's usually a financial distress but not always.

Find GP’s who are pretty transparent with things like monthly financials, monthly summaries of operations, etc.

A private investor will want to see a few successful deals before taking out large sums as a debt loan.

By investing in properties that stand the test of time, you set the stage for financial success that can be passed down to future generations.Now, listen up, my aspiring real estate moguls!

Hard lesson learned for me that my family isn't to be trusted ever again and that I need to severe my relationship with them completely because they have harmed me & my child emotionally & financially.  

Many investors have started off with less and leveraged their way to financial freedom. your just not there yet.

Quote from @Pat Arneson: I’m looking for someone to help ease my thoughts… California Bay AreaI have everything ready to go for my first flip… financing, financial spreadsheets, acquisition and disposition playbook, design criteria, etc.

That amount and the debt pay down that your tenants are making for you should also be added to cash flow for your ROE calculation.