You can use a tool like AirDNA to get estimates of property performance in your specific market and with your typical size and configuration of home.

A strong team can streamline processes and reduce headaches.Expand Knowledge: Podcasts and forums like BiggerPockets are great tools.

There are many loan programs to help out first time homebuyers so don't feel as if this is too ambitious when there are tools to help you out, like use here on the Forum!

It’s an invaluable resource for figuring out the best strategies for your goals.

We're on the same page with HELOCs being great tools.

Long term, your property is going to up in value; likely way up.

They offer invaluable insights into neighborhoods, regulations, tenant demographics, and market conditions—information you can't get from books or podcasts.The good news is that working with an investment team typically comes at no extra cost.

You have the tools and mindset that work with larger scale commercial so I would network until you meet someone who may let you run some of their deals with them and see what they look like in person.

This is the true organizational and budgeting tool that every investor should be using for their projects.

They can be a great tool to get started, especially for flips.