Consider partnering up with someone for your first deal. 

This is my first personal mortgage so I'm trying to learn the game.

My career has been centered around helping businesses scale through strategic sales initiatives, but I’m now channeling that same drive into real estate investing to build long-term wealth.My wife and I are in our early 40s, both work full-time, and are raising four amazing kids.

EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!

He will however be the first to counsel others to avoid anyone found to be unscrupulous after ALL of the facts come out and that usually takes time. 

The best thing you can do is plan that the first year will be on the lean side.

You are off to a great start with your first one that cash flows. 

As this is a little tricky, I would recommend speaking with a 1031 QI first.

Buffalo, New York, has once again been named the nation’s hottest housing market for 2025, marking the first time a city has held this title in consecutive years.

We had to save up the 5% to get our first place with an 80/15 first and second mortgage.