Then you can read a more in-depth book like The Book On Rental Property Investing by Brandon Turner or The Unofficial Guide to Real Estate Investing by Spencer Strauss.2.

Soon I'll be purchasing my first ever investment property (Virginia) (MFH) and I honestly feel like I made a mistake.

Hard money and private investing are both ways to finance flips, but they work a little differently.Hard money loans are typically from companies or private lenders that specialize in short-term, high-interest loans.

Read "Long-Distance Real Estate Investing" by David Greene for starters.

Quote from @Laurens Van swol: We are exploring the possibility of purchasing an investment property in Florida.

I have a soft heart for those who deal with these struggles, it felt like a meaningful way to combine doing good with smart investing. 

And would it be worthwhile investing to rent? 

I am currently in the planning phase of my real estate investment journey and had a few questions I’d like to ask someone more experienced.Would it be smarter to focus on paying down my own mortgage and then use a HELOC as a down payment for my first investment property, or should I simply use my savings for the down payment instead?

I don't know where to invest, really drawn to Columbus for many reasons (some cash flow and stable appreciation)--what's been some people's positive and negative experiences in Columbus? 

Hello -Looking to buy a duplex in Albany, NY as an investment property but have little cash.