A buddy and I built software that helps RE pros find and close more off-market properties through real-time, custom intent signals like probates, pre-foreclosures, code violations, and eviction notices.

As to my quick judgments, that's from experience, as to my harsh tone some pick up, it's a lot like the drill instructor in boot camp, his job is to save your ***, not be your best beer drinking buddy, he wouldn't kick your tail if it didn't need it and he didn't care about you!

You have two posts buddy ( I guess three now, with your failed attempt at justifying your first two ridiculous strategies).

Stop hanging out with your deadbeat buddies that spend all day drinking, talking sports, and otherwise wasting away.

Jumping into real estate right after college with a buddy is a bold move, but it's definitely doable with the right planning.

yeah okay buddy, this guy looks like a scam to me.

Rates aren't as much of an issue, in fact my buddy and his wife bought a house at these 7% rates and sold their old house.

Completely achievable, my buddy.

. :)   Yeh, I was in that same boat when I was telling my buddies about my Columbus properties.

As many of these othre great moderators have pointed out, house hacking is an incredible tool to leverage when starting out in real estate.House hacking a condo, with a buddy is always a solid option.