Even if someone in these forums were to teach you a creative financing strategy that required zero out of pocket cash and the seller was willing to accept those deal terms, you still aren’t qualified to own real estate with your current balance sheet.

Hey @Cami Scott, as a lifelong Utah Jazz fan, welcome to the BP Forum! 

Quote from @Garrett Jennings: I wanted to check on the forums before I consider using this as a strategy.  

(for me)  With that said, there are a lot more experienced folks here on the forums, so look out for their input!

Then I p;an to move out and find another project.I am excited to join the forums and learn from the vast wealth of knowledge on here, as well as (hopefully) benefit the community with some of my own learnings.Look forward to the journey.Franklin

Build a Network – To get your name out there, you can join local real estate investment groups, online forums, or platforms like BiggerPockets.

Hey @Blair Ross Jr, welcome to the BP Forum!

Quote from @Agatha Simmons: I’ve camped out on this forum and on Reddit and realize how many newbie mistakes I’ve made but hear me out.

These forums are a great place to learn and connect with fellow investors.I’m an investor based out of Columbus, OH.

Dominic, I've found that participating on BiggerPockets forums, appearing on podcasts, and speaking at conferences have built trust with first-time passive investors when those forum posts, podcast discussions, and conference presentations show my experience, track record, and market knowledge to those reading, listening, or attending.This doesn't mean "selling from the stage", but instead, sharing actionable, useful information that I've gleaned from my many years of experience and from my own research.