It sounds like the biggest fear is getting funding and getting started without making a big mistake.

Mistakes and miscommunication cost people money.I did ask him to explain his transaction,  not an uncommon request, but he has failed to answer it."

That's pretty much the only way you can consistently get higher than market rent via S8.Also, don't make the mistake of assuming the S8 voucher amount is 100% for rent.

Flipping homes can be an amazing business model but there is definitely a higher chance of you losing money then other avenues so if your afraid of costly mistakes that might not be the best way to start then.

As a newbie, I need someone to guide me from the beginning to try to avoid mistakes and hopefully be very successful.

These books are filled with practical advice to help you avoid these mistakes that start small and snowball into major issues.

Requiring an application before showing is always a mistake but even more so in todays market.

You can hear real-world examples of how others have built their investment portfolio and (hopefully) learn to avoid their mistakes.4.

Do not make the mistake of including non-operating expenses in your NOI.

Real estate investing is more about taking actions and learn as much as possible along the way and not repeating your mistakes.