Otherwise, broker classes that lead to a real license are cheap.If you want to become a real broker, earn a real license.

if you buy a random property in a neighborhood you've never been to and turn it over to people you don't know you'll just lose money.not trying to be negative, trying to protect you and your hard earned cash.

We are currently making roughly $1k per month house hacking all units and would earn a bit over $4k per month with all 6 units + garage spots rented out (Rental income - PITI). 

You could build a crazy amount of wealth and a great career doing that.

Then there’s this glorious tax season where you realize how many things you get to deduct that others can’t, while sheltering your income with depreciation, and earning tax free income with appreciation.

It was the purchase that jump started my real estate investing career by providing a high consistent cash flow, and a large capital gain 4 years later.

We plan to spend the next 6-12 months continuing to earn and save, as well as nail down a final market we want to househack in.

If you’re considering switching careers, pursuing a license could be a great opportunity.

I started investing a little over a year ago and have earned almost $160k gross so far with 3 Padsplits.Next year if I do nothing, the 3 current properties should earn about $200k gross. 

Just looking at Zillow I’m having a hard time making the numbers work between prop taxes, insurance, management on 20% Down vs cash currently earning 5% (albeit that 5% going away soon with rate cuts)  To be completely honest, there's not much right now that will give you decent cashflow without getting into a full rehab.