Would love to connect.I'm currently eyeing at least a 3/2 with a pool/hot tub and area for a game room outside of an HOA.Thank you!

2024 will go down as, "The Year of Taking Action".Getting back in the game came with some challenges.

No heart shaped tubs are arcade games in this one. 

I have found enough business and made enough money not to need to expand outside of this market.Section 8 is a whole different ball game but I find the program is unique in that it's a 3-party relationship adding the variable of a government agency.

Keeping everyone aligned—lenders, inspectors, attorneys—prevents bottlenecks that could derail the timeline.Lastly, tackling big tasks early (like ordering inspections or raising equity) is a game-changer.

Good Morning BP,I bought my first house last year in Suffolk, Virginia just to get started in the real estate game.

It's part of the game. 

I would do a game room over a movie theatre.

And then your REI income matches your W2 income the first time etcTo your question: equity is the name of the game.

What's the one investment strategy you wish you'd known when you first started in real estate, and how has it shaped your journey?