Creating 'alpha', or superior returns, is becoming a game for the big leagues.

Houston recently passed the livable places ordinance which has changed up the game a little. 2) Plans/Permitting- ( all up front cost) Get with an experienced engineer/architect to drawe up your plans and submit to permitting.

Even when I hear stories about investors that scale quickly, take on max leverage, partner up, etc. and get 28 doors in 2 years, it's either a situation where all details and context are not communicated (rich parents - for example) or it was a "just because something worked does not mean that it was a good idea" situation.You win the investing and real estate game by never being a forced buyer or forced seller and letting the compounding effect of time take over.

I love BP and can't get enough of this real estate game : ) Preferably no more "apartment fire" calls at 7pm at night though ; ) 

I make it a little bit of a game to try find the properties that are spotlighted in their teaser newsletter and see if they are a good deal.

I would really like to get started…just need to figure out my game plan! 

I think services like Lamassu are game changers for wholesalers.

I have played the 0% balance transfer game for some larger inventory purchases in my retail biz and good old 0% balance promos at Home Depot (personal) and Sears have financed quite a few apartment renos too.With a long and stellar credit history It doesn't seem to impact my FICO4 & 8 too much but it will *crush* the vantage 3 score which penalizes HEAVILY those who actually USE their credit and I'm talking still less than 30% of available.

@Michael Smythe has been in the game while.

Hi Jan, so if you are new to the game there's two things you can still bring to the table that's credit and capital.