I also looked at cheaper markets because I'm just getting started in my real estate investing career, so it's just more realistic for me to go into a cheaper that's more likely to cash flow for now (I want to enter San Diego market eventually, but it'll likely be a few years)3.

However, I’m wondering if it’s worth the time and effort, especially at this stage of my career.

Here’s a little about me:•Background: I have a career in nursing and have recently started exploring real estate investing.

I am new to RE investing and I am learning right now before I make my first moves.  Many of the BP podcasts are from a pretty young perspective, both in terms of flexibility and maybe even priorities.  I would love to...

If they lose 1/2 of the $500,000 they still have $250,000 and that is still enough to do anything in REI career wise.3.  

My current focus is long distance real estate investing, buy-and-hold rentals, and house hacking, and I'm eager to get my first deal and expand my knowledge in the field. 

One of the (many) mistakes I have made in my syndication investing career is to get too locked in to an operator, a deal or a strategy. 

So after a long and healthy Tech career I thought it was time for a change.

It may be only a matter of time before we see the Salt Lake City / Las Vegas Guru marketing companies entering the “guru” syndication field. 

You learn the most about being an agent in the field and by choosing a good first brokerage with good training either in-person or online, depending on your preference.