It will take time, it will take work, it will take dedication. 

My goal is 25 doors in 5 years, my struggle right now is deciding to either go back to work and save up money to continue or come up with a way to leverage financing to stay afloat myself and stick with it, waking up everyday 100% dedicated to my real estate. 

But again, dedicated crews drive reno costs down.If you can connect with a flipper in your area (quick out your local REIG) and ask to come along when they scope out a job, you will get more from one or two trips than from a dozen books. 

I’m not claiming to know it all—I’m here to learn, build relationships, and grow.Here’s what I bring to the table:A strong understanding of leveraging Net Operating Income (NOI) to secure financing and reduce out-of-pocket costs.Experience in negotiating deals and identifying opportunities, especially in the LA market where many multi-family properties are under $2 million.Skills in managing larger properties, from scheduling repairs and upgrades to optimizing operations for long-term value.The ability to use AI tools for data analysis, market insights, and deal projections to help us act quickly and efficiently.I’ll be upfront—my funds are limited after dedicating the COVID years to supporting my family, but I have the work ethic and expertise to find and manage properties that perform.

BiggerPockets has forums dedicated to both states - explore and see which resonates more!

The long hours and dedication will pay off as you learn the ropes and prepare for your first investment.

Yeah, most cities/areas have a dedicated FB group like "XXX area real estate investors group" or whatever.

-If its a large house that has a dedicated laundry room on the first floor, throw in stackable  laundry units on the bedroom floor.

After looking at your post, I realized it's probably necessary to have a dedicated real estate attorney handle this issue for me since it's serious and I might make a mistake big enough that probably will cost me too much money to fix.

You simply have to have a dedicated account where only those deposit monies sit.