As lump sums become available, stick it into a buy and hold.Consider doing JV's also.Sorry but I don't know any other way than fix and flip lol, when I initially started building my portfolio in Australia I slaved away as a laborer and saved up $40k in cash which enabled me to buy fix, refinance and do it again.It was a recipe for disaster but I think that this can be a powerful strategy also if after refinancing the income still covers all expenses and some...Just my opinion.Thanks and have a great day.

This enabled me to focus on buying properties rather than collecting rent checks. 

One where we can create a win/win situation where both the Investor and Agent profit and our goals are aligned.Ideally it would be in the Real Estate Agents best interest for the investor to purchase a property at the lowest price possible because this would enable the investor to build up cash reserves more quickly and in turn purchase more properties which would lead to more business for the agent.It makes sense that a Real Estate Agents loyalty would lie with the seller because they may have a good reputation around the neighborhood for getting houses sold at a good price and they also earn a commission which increases the higher sale price goes. 

Instead of spending the day with a roller in my hand, I was meeting other investors and rehabbers; I got referrals to great contractors; and I made connections that will enable me to do better deals and scale in the future.Some lessons you can only learn yourself.

BP was a tremendous help both in getting up to speed on critical information and also in enabling me to connect with key people in the Louisville market.I very much agree with @Clay Smith as far as how essential it is to build a strong financial base.

Quick and dirty, see on zillow the recently sold homes (enable those in search filter).

But anyways I just wanna say just reading these forums, articles, and listening to the podcasts has enabled me to start and grow this new business!

I would join a service that That enables you to check your scores and see who is checking your record to make sure there are no mistakes. . check periodically to see if you can get an increase in your credit limits but do not use them.

He has other capital and this will enable me to help him make profits that will offset this bad condo investment.Sorry for being so long winded but we can't converse productively if you don't know the specifics of my situation.

Learn what you can that will enable you to make your first deal so that you will have the money to utilize the structural formations.