Networking is key, and places like Facebook groups, BiggerPockets, and REI meetups are perfect for finding active cash buyers.

This was perfect to save a lot of money while maintaining a high standard of living.

In need of an excellent CPR attorney because I currently have a Kaneohe property under contract that I plan on CPR'ing. Please let me know of any recommendations. Mahalo!

If this works, it would be a perfect way for him to get started in real estate by learning how to house-hack and also building equity while I will get a lower down payment into a high cashflow property.

This property presented a perfect value-add opportunity with its low purchase price and potential for high returns.

I always thought I needed tons of cash or perfect credit to get started.

I got lucky and a tenant eagerly wanted to rent the entire building, and they were perfectly cool with a carpet over it.

There is no perfect software out there.

Anyone investing in a product new to them is never going to have perfect knowledge going in; extensive knowledge is accumulated over time, and, well, if you wait for perfect knowledge you’ll never invest.  

I don't think your first property needs to be perfect, but doing the work in advance gives you the possibility of refi (in a good rate environment) or more equity on a HELOC.