.🎩 The Buffett ConnectionWarren Buffett's investment philosophy aligns beautifully with the principles of income-producing real estate, particularly through his well-documented love of dividend-paying stocks.🎯 The Buffett Dividend Strategy Coca-Cola remains one of the best examples of Buffett's philosophy in action:1988-1989: $1.3 billion investmentHeld for 30+ yearsGrowing dividend income streamShows the power of buying quality assets and holding for cash flow💳 The American Express StoryBuffett began buying AMEX in 1964 during the "Salad Oil Scandal" crisisMade a larger investment in 1991Berkshire now owns about 20% of American ExpressThe investment has generated billions in dividend incomePerfectly demonstrates Buffett's principle of buying great companies during temporary troubles (just like smart real estate investors who buy in good areas during market dips!)

Money now is very good because you are new and ready to do all the work, but the examples you'll hear about are people posting on BP saying, "well, I did all the work and they got a lot or most of the profit." 

I live and invest in Milwaukee since 2007, so probably a little bias here, but we are set up very well for future growth. 

.🎯 Your 6-Month Timeline:Month 1: Foundation (5-7 hours/week)Morning routine: 1 hour daily market researchEvening routine: Deal analysis practiceWeekend: BP forums & networkingKey Goal: Analyze 10 deals on paperMonth 2: Education (8-10 hours/week)Complete 1 RE courseJoin 2 local REI groupsSchedule lunch breaks with agentsKey Goal: Build your initial power team listMonth 3: Systems (10-12 hours/week)Set up deal tracking systemCreate document templatesEstablish banking relationshipsKey Goal: Ready to make offersMonth 4: Lead Generation (12-15 hours/week)Drive neighborhoods after workWeekend open housesSetup automated MLS alertsKey Goal: Generate first 5 qualified leadsNow, the Owners and Brokers you deal with may not enjoy this, but you can certainly "practice" making offers.  

You'll either need to write and mail a check or call and pay with a card if they are set up for that.Is it for a contractor who is doing a renovation that will be 30k?

I just set up my vrbo account and still some finer details about planning the communication, cleaning service, maintenance persons, etc…

For first flips better to start with a  small cosmetic rehab  until you get to know the process and the team well.

I want to be a investor buying and holding as well as fix an flips.

We initially spent about 20 hours getting my accounts set up and organized in Quickbooks.

I'm available now if you want. or we can set something up for Monday.