Podcasts are also great, bigger pockets podcast is one of the main reasons I'm into real estate.

Even though landlord insurance rebuilds your property, that's not the main problem.

There are 2 main lenders that will do 80% cash out and they don't charge brokers origination fees because they're wholesale lenders.

The first main purpose of real estate investing(or any other investing) should be the return you are getting.

I put in two layers of rockwool + 5/8" drywall between my basement and main level, and was so glad I did it.

I Julia, I work the south side mainly.  

I live in Portland  Maine , I am new to real estate investing and looking to connect with any local investor.. thank you.

The main differences are that you have more control, better tax advantages, and the power of leverage on your side.🌟 Pro Tip: Next time someone questions your real estate investments, ask them if they'd turn down an opportunity to buy shares in a company that:Pays monthly dividendsLets other people pay off their investmentOffers significant tax advantagesCan be improved to increase returnsCan be bought with 80% financingBecause that's exactly what you're doing with real estate!

-Rent collection and financial management is probably not at the top of the list based on some of the challenges that we hear about, mainly because if you are lucky enough to have solid tenants and low vacancy, this is easy peasy, but if you have some challenging tenants that default on payments, or the possibility of an eviction arises, it can be worth paying a management company to help guide next steps."

Our main focus is finding properties with the highest return on investment, particularly through rental income.Additionally, we’d love to connect with local real estate agents or property management companies who can help us learn more about the area and potentially collaborate with us.Thank you so much for your time and insights!