Dont spend your hard earned money that should be going to buy assets for a class..

I’d focus on property types that align with my strategy, leveraging financing options that fit my budget.

@JD Gunter I agree and should add that I spend 2-10 hours on the phone/zoom with each applicant before I let them into the program. 

Don't spend time looking for something that doesn't exist.

For REP status federally, you must meet two requirements: work 750+ hours in real estate activities and spend more than 50% of your total working hours on these activities during the tax year.

It depends what your budget is, how much you value a CPA on your team, etc.

Get on a budget, build your emergency fund, pay off all debts, save up.

It might be helpful to narrow down your options by focusing and researching for markets with strong rental demand, growing job markets, and property prices that fit within your budget.

That's why we require clients to spend a couple days with us in Milwaukee up front, so we can get on the same page and determine an asset quality.Hint: the hood looks much better on a spreadsheet than up close in person.

Your investor agent should be walking properties for you and providing an in-depth breakdown on the location, scope of work, renovation budgets, etc.