I can be a part of a larger real estate play that seems obvious to me and others, but is hard to attain given the cost of the market.

We've been cutting expenses and saving a higher % of our income to help achieve our goal of financial independence in < 10 years.My goals specific to real estate are to attain buy and hold rentals that are providing good cash flow such that we can achieve financial independence sooner (who doesn't want that??)

Reputation is everything and I don't want do a deal before I know somewhat of what I'm doing so I can get the best deal for the seller and investor for the properties I'll attain. 

Planning to do this in South Carolina.I was thinking using an Airbnb property to attain my EB-5 Green Card.

I have found that it is most attainable on low price properties in low income areas.

I couldn't tell you how many times I have been on an appointment and the potential client will bring up a value that he attained from Zillow that is very innacurate and unrealistic.

The later I believe is attainable through real estate investing.I am a happily married father of 2, and I currently run the Audio Visual department for the Hyatt Valencia, soon that will include the Double Tree Bakersfield.  

I absolutely loved what I heard.Since then I just finished helping my father with his business and helped him attain 6-8 new sales reps to help with his business and also began looking into REI a little more.I have been blessed to find this amazing site which I is so different from others I've been to.

I aspire to attain a point where I have enough passive income, along with my day job, to live comfortably without worrying about eating, taking a trip, or pursuing hobbies.Look forward to tackling this challenge.- Mike B

For anybody who does not know the Oakland market, an empty building is a HUGE plus and 1% might be attainable after renovations.What is different about this purchase for me, is that I have stepped out of my comfort zone and partnered up with a fellow BP'er on this deal.