I was trying to get started, had all the information but needed to pull the trigger to get in the game. 

I think real estate investors in the game just become confident as to handle new challenges and they call that being experienced - Just like parenting: you think you are experienced with changing diapers, but the child is growing-kindergaten-grade one-baseball/soccer- soon teenage and the jazz goes on - grandparent

This strategy can be a game-changer for building long-term wealth, as it enables you to leverage your gains without an immediate tax hit.Example: Sell a rental property for $300,000, reinvest in a new property of equal or greater value, and defer capital gains taxes indefinitely.5.

I have a few lenders who do but they still require some money from the borrower so they have skin in the game.  

Everytime i engage in a product its more unexpected money being required and I just do not like that.Good information.

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I’m not in the game yet, but I’ve been diving into this to prepare for my first multi-family deal.

It’s a longer-term game, though, with higher upfront costs.I’d say spend some time researching your target area and connecting with local investors or meetups—they’re goldmines for market insights and networking.

Like you said RE is a people business and if you are uncomfortable with people you probably aren't going far. bottom line people our age actually worked at 8 9 10 years old did not sit home playing computer games LOL.. although kids doing that today and have a knack for it and go into tech later do quite well of course :)   I mean for me it was 57 to 60 years ago I am just thankful today I am alive and well and can read and type and still work :)  AND remember those days fondly.

class action is what you see on TV  unless there is insurance money to go after you guys are going to have to pay a LARGE retainer to engage an attorney.. and if your deposits are only 40k or so Suing is a waste of time and money for any litigation that small