Being in control of the contract, understanding the market you're buying in, and securing the right  price are the foundations of a solid deal.

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Do not think you can just start an investment company with 15k (that is reserves only on one property).Work for the next couple of years while you all learn and use your skills to help build the foundation of a future company and leverage your relationship with the alumni to see some of his properties and learn.

Since you're just starting, the best approach is to focus on learning and networking while planning your first project.Watching videos is a great foundation, but hands-on experience is where you’ll really grow.

Thank you for your insights, I was a bit vague, honestly, I've been looking at houses since I graduated college about a year and a half ago but life was in the way, had student debt to focus on, moved to a new state with no family or friends and had to build some form of social/work foundation in my eyes when I moved from NYC to VA to make sure everything that I decide I go into the life I am balanced such that I can focus on what I want with all of my energy.I am not moving on from looking at properties, over the time I've been looking at houses I have saved, I have researched, I have made connections with real estate agents in my area, I even studied for the real estate agent test but ended up not taking it for other reasons.

Quick Build Time: These homes, built on slab foundations, can be completed in as little as 4 months.

My goal is to find a cash-flow-positive rental property that I can manage while finishing my degree, setting the foundation for a real estate portfolio I plan to grow steadily over time.

How hard is it to direct a gutter downspout away from the foundation, cut a stump off a gas line, cut down the giant dead tree in the yard, at least caulk and paint, etc.?

Anything after that, investing etc, just builds on the foundations you learned through managing your personal expenses.

Your experience with project management and relationship building will be invaluable in real estate, whether you’re interested in development, investing, or property management.Your entrepreneurial mindset and eagerness to learn are excellent foundations for diving into real estate.