When it’s sold I’ll post the entire journey start to finish with numbers.

@Derick Jennings Without knowing more about your situation, I'd likely recommend a house hack, a strategy I wish I would have known about when I got started.

You can also tell her to call the utility company about the best way to save, as turning off heat and on is not efficient having to run longer blasting out cold air as opposed to leaving it set at a lower temp. :)

Probably starting out small Jaycee - SF or maybe some smaller duplex type properties.

I paid the first $5K but started having second thoughts because of high vacancy rates in the area.

I started prospecting the interior around 2 years ago.

Building a trusted team is key, so starting that process as you actively search for your market will put you in a strong position moving forward.

BiggerPockets is full of resources designed to help you along your journey, whether you are just getting started or a seasoned investor.

Quote from @Rene Hosman: Quote from @Kerry Noble Jr: I started doing some lending last year......Bridge loans.

Start by reading the Ultimate Real Estate Investing Guide: https://www.biggerpockets.com/guides/ultimate-real-estate-investing-guide/introduction2.