You want to find a mentor who works in markets that interest you, is someone that you feel comfortable collaborating with, is actively doing deals with property types that you plan to focus on in the future, and has a track record of helping students successfully scale the learning curve and execute profitable multifamily deals.  

My philosophies on life and business would be present in that life>work/money, but hard, smart work and money can enhance life.

Also if you are cash poor and time rich, you can put in sweat equity to enhance your returns.

The military is going to pay for my education and I would like to go into a field that will enhance my position as an investor.

My goals in real estate are to increase my network and access to deals as collaboration is the name of the game! 

The lot is located in a thriving residential area and I would would love to build something in keeping with the existing homes to preserve or enhance the community without changing its vibe.

They too are choosing to rent for various reasons from enhancing lifestyle to relocating closer to offspring or other family.

This house is move in ready any construction would be additions/renovation done to enhance housePrice $205,000$7500 seller concession Total loan $212,500Taxes $5500After all other fees added, payment would be $18302 family house 3 br 2 bathUnfinished basementFirst floor 1 br, 1 bathTenant occupied paying $1200 a month2nd floor2 br, 1 bath, walk up attic I will be living in this unitDownfall: bathroom is connected to one bedroom (like a master bathroom) I would need to add a bathroom in the attic directly above the bathroom connected to the bedroom.

🧠🤔🧐I was able to sit down and collaborate with Madison’s (WI) sharpest real estate investors and visionaries.

But to ensure I wasn't valuing the property more than it was I ran my own (amateur) comps as a non-realtor, and had my realtor runs comps as well, and we were fairly close without collaborating, so I was pretty sure of the ARV.