If you have a network of a couple consistent buyers, that's all you'll ever need.

But it's YOUR money, and Real Estate, to put it mildly, is a contact sport).Month 5: Deals & Network (15-18 hours/week)Submit first offersAttend 2-3 REI events monthlyBuild social media presenceKey Goal: First offer acceptedMonth 6: Scale & Automate (15-20 hours/week)Delegate initial tasksEstablish morning/evening routinesCreate follow-up systemsKey Goal: Sustainable weekly schedule🚫 Common Pitfalls to Avoid:Overcommitting earlyNeglecting W2 responsibilitiesSkipping system creationTaking on too many mentor calls✅ Success Markers:Consistent daily actionsGrowing networkClear systemsNo work conflictsSteady deal flowMaintained energy levels👉 Action Steps This Week:Audit your current scheduleBlock 2 hours dailyChoose your power hour (morning/evening)Set 30-day milestoneGeneral Comment:  obviously not everyone will follow these suggestions.  

Go to some networking events in the area and meet other investors. 

Hello, I currently have an empty space (about 12 feet from the property to the sidewalk and 8+ feet wide).

If you’re looking to continue to invest in your backyard, it helps to network with as many locals in the industry as you can.

@Jeanette Land why don't you canvas your network to find a money partner?

Lastly, network with local investors and continue learning to refine your strategies.Good luck!

They offer networking opportunities, education, and local insights for landlords.4.

Off-market deals are key if you go this route, so networking is huge.Out-of-state investing is another option people love, especially in markets like PA (Philly, Scranton) or even down south where prices are lower, and the landlord-tenant laws are more forgiving.

Purchase price: $145,000 Cash invested: $15,000 Sale price: $180,000 2017, I tackled my first fix-and-flip—a 2004 double-wide mobile home on over an acre that needed a complete transformation.