How-to books are inexpensive and in today's world, there are plenty of online blogs and forums loaded with useful knowledge.With preparation (focused self-study) and luck (random events), the right opportunity eventually presents itself.

It can be played via syndication which makes a ton of sense as many are focused on turning around operations as a pool of parks which diversifies your risk a bit more.https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/9145/74876-gro...https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/9145/62927-6-r...

We tested two mock-up rentals (I should probably dedicate a few blog posts about all my findings) and found that in a cycle of a year we wouldn't even break even.

I think the best place for you to start is to continue to educate yourself through the different programs/blogs/articles on the BP site relating to house hacking, including the different financing methods (e.g.

@John A thomasWelcome to BP, and congratulations on making the decision to invest in your future via real estate.I have written a few blog posts that may help you get started here on BP, and with your investing.

Needless to say I immediately immersed myself in research (really I geeked out for a minute on podcasts and blogs) about real estate and met a like-minded individual with experience to partner with and started doing it myself.

@Jeremy EisenstatWelcome to BP, and congratulations on making the decision to invest in your future via real estate.I have written a few blog posts that may help you get started here on BP, and with your investing.

So I will get a blog posted on there.

Personally, I'm not such a fan of books, blogs or podcasts that have quite deceptive titles suggesting that creating substantial wealth and financial freedom is attainable in a short amount of time.

I am not against investment in the NJ market but long term would be Florida.I have already learned so much from all the posts, blogs, and podcasts.