That way you retain your privacy and still accomplish your goal of supplementing the mortgage with rental income.

I've not read it, but wonder if it would supplement our current ideas. 

With all these jobs, I would love to earn some additional income to supplement my FT job so I can quit the PT one.

Long term I intend on using real estate as a vehicle to supplement my current income whilst obtaining true financial freedom. 

As for where to invest, I just went with the areas I knew really well- though CA is notoriously expensive to buy, the rental rates make a decent supplement to my income, especially while I stay overseas. 

I would highly recommend starting with areas you know a lIttle more about aa well, using local experts to supplement your knowledge of the area.

We find ourselves making more and more phone calls these days as a supplement to direct mail and other marketing.  

Hi BP!

If you had one to choose what would you be to increase your ability to be the best RE investor?

1. Realtor
2. Contractor
3. Both
4. None- normal real estate investor

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I am thinking about learning somethi...

I intend to supplement that by utilizing every form of real estate I can possibly educate myself on.

As a member of BP, you will be able to supplement your training with input from other members who will give good and honest opinion and advice.