@David Randolph - my use of the word "threatened" is in regards to the statements made by, as at the time I understood it to be, the real estate agent negotiating the sale to inform me that I could be sued and a lien placed because I was refusing to sell, which would mean that either I agree to sell and put my children on the street or I refuse and they will sue to take possession and I would still put my children on the street, I took that as a threat to the well being and safety of my children, legally it may not be a threat, ethically and morally, it is to me.

BiggerPockets groups —lots of solid resources and a supportive community here or at local REI meetups; you'll find folks willing to share tips (and maybe even some potential partners).Here are some other strategies that could also help you scale faster:Partnerships/Joint Ventures: Teaming up with others, especially experienced investors or people with capital but limited time.

We had more partners (beneficiaries) on that one, and it ended up being two individuals, an LLC, and a Self Directed IRA (SDIRA), each with percentages of the whole. 

Also I would want to find properties that would have positive cash flow upon moving out each year which might take some time and a decent amount of analysis.

Yes, you can ultimately own a property with little/nothing out of pocket when you're done - but when you reposition with today's rates even moderately leveraged stabilized assets can be hard to find cashflow with debt service and a realistic operating expense load.

I am currently 18 and a full time student in college and was wondering if there are any ways to get into real estate investing with no money.

My wife and I recently moved to Lynchburg, VA for work and will be living here for approximately a year and a half.

I believe a host profile with a face and a name also helped us avoid negative reviews, as guests are less likely to criticize an individual than a company.

@Camilo RestrepoI see your point too, but you have to pay Airbnb, Booking.com and a property manager anywhere in the world you invest.

Due to the fact that this neighborhood is lacking comps and a severe lack of development, Being conservative on size and cost there is more planning to be done. 2130 sqft down with an additional 565 sqft up.