There a ton of great DSCR options you can find on the Lenders tab at the top of the page, or connect with an experienced broker who can shop all the best lenders for you and educate you on the best options out there.

How do you approach educating people on the realities of the business? 

This association is the best thing you can do for yourself in the education, networking and vendor relationships

Scaling up properties requires cash flow or equity, continuous education, networking, mentorship, patience, and persistence.

@Anna NickensDeciding between investing in mentorship or self-education for real estate investing depends on your goals, budget, and learning style.

I would encourage you to learn the market you plan to invest in now and to continue to learn about the different methods of investing.

I plan to continue to invest in southwestern Ontario (London, Woodstock, St.

i would:-get the highest paying W2 job you can-save up enough to buy a house hack-house hackwhile you continue to learn and consider the other possibilities you mentioned.

My vote is if you are going to continue to buy, you need to utilize leverage.

I'm a newbie to real estate investing and am currently focused on intensely educating myself about all things real estate and how to get my first rental property deal.