Why not get the best deals on the properties, let the bank initially pay for it and keep the initial seed dollars for the repairs, taxes, insurance, etc.  ?

I don't know much and I'm a spounge out of water but I'm ready to soak up some knowledge and put it to GOOD use.

lets say we are conservative and you are getting .55% and its $4,000 per month.. all you now have is taxes and insurance and the rest is yours as well as having the asset free and clearPeople make a decision on buying a property at today numbers when they tell me its not for today but for the future.. why worry what its doing today..worry what it will be when you will need it.. its like planting a bunch of seeds to grow a forest.. it takes time to mature and evolve.. same with real estate..so to say your not making money I do not agree,  you may not be making money right now.But if you dont need it now think if this property aligns with your future goals.. if it does keep it.

I'm planning on going just to see how they work and to meet people in the area, soaking up as much knowledge as I can, and to offer my help any way I can. 

If you have a passion for real estate like I do, you'll soak everything up like a sponge and go very well!

There's a TON of it here, as you already know, so read, listen to podcasts, and soak everything up like a sponge!

Yes, I've been soaking up information like a sponge, but I don't feel that I've learned enough YET to comfortably jump in. 

Hello All,This is my 1st forum post, however I've been listening to many podcasts and soaking up as much info from this site overall.

What he said is so true and it’s about planting a seed in the business.

Keep your money moving forward quickly, compound the returns, then buy (spend) your profit on cash flow properties down the road...all while continuing to flip your seed money (never spending it).