So be careful of that.

While I was running my inspection business, trying to build a real estate business, and taking care of 4 rentals with family, I was also going to night school to get a degree in MIS.

The main challenge was timing the listing perfectly, but with careful planning, we ensured a swift sale.

But after working with him, I realized he was very systematic and mostly cared about closing deals without much care for the client's long term needs.Here’s an example: I had a $10K escrow with the seller—$5K due upfront and $5K after the inspection.

That number seems high but the neighborhood was “hot” and houses sold really quickly.What I cared about most was completing my second deal to gain experience.

@Melissa Sejour a good property manager will give you a lot of information that you care about.

You just have to be careful because some sales agents will just advise you to over improve the property because it makes their job easier.

I was hoping the rate cuts in the last 12 months would have had more of an impact on mortgage rates. 

Are there other more creative ways to start cash flowing in year one Be careful because federal mortgage fraud and going to jail is a real thing.

Be careful taking any loan without knowing your numbers.