I would warn BP readers, that published cap rates are usually from institutional buyers and typically do not represent the investment formula of most small properties.

Long time reader, first time poster.I wanted to see some of the other people's starting financial situation and what their immediate goals were.I'm currently 25 and have been long interested in getting into Real Estate investing.

Readers are advised to seek professional advice.

Readers are advised to seek professional advice.

Long time reader, first time poster.

At print, the authors often have no idea whether their readers are practicing real estate, litigation,  international diplomacy, or if they're just bartering at flea markets and antique shops.   

2018 was a great year because I Continued to grow my businessStarted note investingGot a lot of great education and met many great people at my local REIAs (Tidewater Real Estate Investors Group and Hampton Roads Landlord Association)Saved my clients hundreds of thousands of dollars in taxesHelped some families achieve their financial goalsGot my behind to the gym 4 days per weekRead 12 books I haven't read before (I'm a slow reader!)

I'll simply ask readers to put themselves in a scenario:You've amassed $500,000 in a retirement account after decades of working at a W2 job for 40 years.

If you are young and have little experience then the reader should not be expecting much.Dropping out is a sign that you do not finish things.

Or possibly not even trip, what about a product - an IPAD could work - I have seen many people use it to lure people into what ever they are doing (luxury Re agent for a series of showings, blogs to promote readers to signup for email newsletter etc)