Even if I had some disaster money sucking deals to begin I wouldn’t let that stop me... because AGAIN I’ve heard countless stories in the podcasts/forums about people starting terrible then recovering and thriving.

utm_source=search&utm_medium=internal&utm_campaign=books (books recommended by BPers)Before making your 1st REI purchase please visit the link below for some useful tipshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/12/19/real-estate-investing-success-smart-tips/Simply, bone up on the areas that you need to expand knowledge in such as, Forums, Marketplace, Learn, Network, Analyze and Resources.Feast on the Podcasts, #askbp Podcasts, blogs and webinars Lastly, this site thrives on interactions and as such we encourage two way exchanges and look forward to educational and thought provoking ideas relevant to REI.

utm_source=search&utm_medium=internal&utm_campaign=books (books recommended by BPers)Simply, bone up on the areas that you need to expand knowledge in such as, Forums, Marketplace, Learn, Network, Analyze and Resources.Feast on the Podcasts, #askbp Podcasts, blogs and webinars Lastly, this site thrives on interactions and as such we encourage two way exchanges and look forward to educational, thought provoking ideas relevant to REI.

utm_source=search&utm_medium=internal&utm_campaign=books (books recommended by BPers)Simply, bone up on the areas that you need to expand knowledge in such as, Forums, Marketplace, Learn, Network, Analyze and Resources.Feast on the Podcasts, #askbp Podcasts, blogs and webinars Lastly, this site thrives on interactions and as such we encourage two way exchanges and look forward to educational, thought provoking ideas relevant to REI.

utm_source=search&utm_medium=internal&utm_campaign=books (books recommended by BPers)Simply, bone up on the areas that you need to expand knowledge in such as, Forums, Marketplace, Learn, Network, Analyze and Resources.Feast on the Podcasts, #askbp Podcasts, blogs and webinars Lastly, this site thrives on interactions and as such we encourage two way exchanges and look forward to educational and thought provoking ideas relevant to REI.

When everyone is blowing money is when you save it for the next downturn to have longevity in this business.Mental toughness, embracing rejections, and constantly learning everyday to want to be the best is what it takes to thrive in this field.Some brokers love agents so I am sure there should be a great fit out there for you.All the best of success in your journey. 

When I got there, I noticed not a single square foot of the paved driveway was 1 whole piece, the pool liner was stretched off the walls down to the deep end where a new ecosystem was forming. cracks in the grout of the brick (foundation issues, potentially), tarp on part of the roof (but the whole thing was garbage anyway), water damage throughout and a thriving community of mold.

Instead, Invest in AZ or NV or ID if you want Safe Secure investing, low taxes, landlord friendly, very profitable, and yes - Subject To and Seller Financing and Wraps and Land Contracts and Lease Options are all available and thriving. and Turnkeys in AZ are a great return using Subject To.And you can freely contact distressed property owners and actually help them.

My STRs are about 45 mins north of Asheville and do well (in a community that really favors and thrives off STRs).

I think those who've been challenged or faced adversity thrive in these moments.