@Danny RandolphYeah, I’m currently in the construction field and we usually get a 20-40% deposit, then get draws after certain stages/inspections have been passed

Otherwise, you just doubled your learning curve as loan servicing and portfolio management is another field.

. :)  I am hoping to network with all relevant professionals in the field...especially like minded investors in my local area.

If you go to invest in the note space I strongly recommend you do a quick background check on the sponsor as there are numerous who have very questionable pasts.

I understand the challenges and competition in this field and am willing to put in the time and effort to learn and grow.If you have any advice on how someone in my position could gain practical experience or alternative ways to get started in real estate without significant initial capital, I’d be eager to hear your thoughts.Thank you for your time! 

FHA loans, for instance, allow you to put as little as 3.5% down, making it easier to enter the market.Tax BenefitsMultifamily properties provide numerous tax advantages.

I've been investing in real estate since 2017 and have seen that the real money or wealth made in this field is in equity build up moreso than in cash flow.

I will seek out the answers to those questions as I get into this field. 

I am passionate about day trading but real estate has been a field that I've been wanting to dive into.

They are often too complicated for tenants to figure out, they have too many ways to fail, and they are often easier to circumvent than a standard key lock.I use Schlage electronic door locks with a simple numeric keypad.