It's about paying it forward and helping those inexperienced while treating them with respect, fanning those sparks of desires into flames, and eventually into blazes.

People are now considering areas that were once off-limits due to higher commute times.Lifestyle Shift: The pandemic has sparked a reevaluation of our priorities.

Also, there's no guarantee of success--no matter what you do, some friendships just aren't made to last (that's just a reality of life that we all face).   ...but, put in the effort, and you might find yourself with two very different, but very meaningful friend groups.Good luck out there!

I can't remember what sparked my interest in real estate investment, but browsing bigger pockets and learning all I can has definitely become my new favorite pastime.

I'm in escrow on a REO that initially requested (and received) Cash Offers onlyDeal directly with the Listing AgentPut a fat deposit downBeat the Cash Offer by a meaningful amountBe willing to release Financing/Inspection contingencies on a short time-frameBe ready with proof of funds, credit, pre-approvals etcWork with a lender who you know can performSay on top of third party timelines (ordering an appraisal, Prelim, getting loan approval, etc)

You can't stop a tenant from bringing in their own roommates if their space legally can accommodate the extra people (and there is NO enforceable occupancy limit if you rent a single family house),  and you can't meaningfully screen those roommates.   

@Oliver Sparks  Find a lender that will lend you on your current property via an LOC so you can purchase the current home cash. 

Curious is anyone has any input into the area definitely a place that has sparked my interest to start investing first.

Just about everyone else offered up meaningful advice and experiences.

wood burning will have sparks.