Having family with trades is a huge benefit, even if they don't do the work, utilize them as a resource. 1.

In construction your plans are your Bible, so you need to know how to locate any discrepencies, locate answers to questions froms trades, understanding "Take-offs" with your materials, and be able to visualize in a 3D space what the plans are describing.

I'd be interested in joining a class action lawsuit. 

I just want to post this to ENCOURAGE those that are excited to get into real estate, invest in real estate, and take action in real estate in any way.

Dial in your buy box, then be swift/actionable when ready.

Here are some hard numbers from my end:40k — 60k down payment6% minimum CAP rateMultifamily — 2 to 4 unitsColumbus, OHSome of the questions I have revolve around the actionable steps I can take as well as the hard numbers I should be on the lookout for when analyzing a property as being a good deal or not.I would be more than happy to schedule a call at your earliest convenience to discuss the details.

@Christina Galdieri  A 1031 exchange is specifically designed for real property held for productive use in a trade or business or for investment.

For those just starting out: keep taking consistent action and small steps.

But I don’t want to trade my time managing a business for a relatively small net income.The mistake many people make is comparing a real estate investment returns with a real estate business returns.  

Just say no.I would almost never do this trade unless all my downside, including potential unknowns, were completely compensated for.