With time hopefully the numbers will be even more in your favor with appreciation of the property and you will have cash flow to continue to invest, also it is building equity in your portfolio that you may want to tap for opportunities in the future.

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Cool, what are you focusing on to pin down which investment strategy you're looking for?

My question is, when picking a good market, what are the kinds of things do you look for to determine if it is worth investing in?

Hey all, I'm a Broker with 18.5 years of experience in the industry primarily centered around SFR and small investment properties.

However I am not sure its the best investment strategy for someone who is just getting started.

As stated by one of the respondents, this is a valuable experience for future investments.

Every REI has a starting point, a build up phase, and an exit phase (this doesn't have to mean out of REI...it refers to cash).The key to determining this is based on an investment plan, and where the REI is in that plan. 

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The BEST method for real estate investing is very simple: increase earnings, reduce expenditures, save, and invest from your own funds.You should focus on increasing earnings and learning how to manage your budget.