These marketers would have the novice investor believe that the narrow focused “education” they provide combined with the “holy grail” formula (wholesaling, subject to, flipping, lease option, discounted note purchase, etc.) is most, if not all, anyone needs to become “independent” and successful, usually by month 12.

@Joseph Kirton How much time do you feel is needed to be successful?

Showcase real-life success stories and emphasize how real estate income, combined with tax savings (e.g., deductions, 1031 exchanges), could potentially outweigh your current W-2 salary over time.Suggest a trial period for the first deal, involving him in decisions to build trust and confidence in the process.

Always use a property manager to keep your real estate investments as passive as possible and keep you compliant with Fair Housing laws.This way you can learn to manage the property manager and learn from experience as you go.If you buy a bunch of properties all at once, they may not all fit your buying criteria, there may be deferred maintenance that needs to be dealt with all at the same time, and you will not have accumulated the management experience building your portfolio one at a time.To Your Success!

I am wishing everyone great success!  

By trade I have been in occupational therapy for 10 years, but am willing to take a pay cut to really focus on what will make me the most successful investor I can be.

I've worked with several loan servicers, and no matter who you use, it's not fun setting it up, but I've had easier success communicating with OnePoint.They have a login portal to track payments etc, like you mentioned. 

It’s becoming clear to me that relationships play a huge role, not just in getting started but in long-term success as well.

Looking for success stories or other experiences , positive or negative, range of costs, etc.

please let me know if you have successfully completed a creative finance deal and you have some terms example breakdowns i can take a look at much appreciated im trying to buy an apartment complex asap