Look forward to your comments and hearing about your RE adventures.

It seems to me that prices are at that level in some areas.Initially, I don't mind using some of my own money, but eventually I want to attract investors for profit sharing.My goal is to generate a cash flow of $15,000 per month in the next 5 years.I am hoping that the expertize self-evident on this website and in these forums can serve as a general mentor to me as I embark on this very exciting adventure.

It's a real trick to find a property that aligns perfectly with an investor's goals...that's what I've been discovering as we embark on this adventure!

Like many I've read about already, REI was something I never payed attention to throughout life other than thinking "other people did it" and it didn't hold an interest to me.After catching a Clayton Morris podcast about 2 months ago and then reading Rich Dad Poor Dad, I've become hooked and driven to dive into this new adventure in life.I've been in computers/IT/Technology since 1984, worked at a few companies, ran my own consulting business for 7 years and then re-joined the full time workforce for a client.  

I love my city and I believe that we can be sucessful at this new adventure.

Good luck in your REI adventures. 

Sure the Realtor may be a liaison between the two parties and they may interact but in no way shape or form do the two work for one another....Appraisers in this environment seem to error on the side of caution based on what happened in the past it seems...As a result unique properties end up suffering because the value isn't in black and white and the appraisers aren't as creative/adventurous as they once were in a different era..Good luck but I agree with the majority, if you still have a healthy profit go for it as if you roll the dice the appraisal may even come in lower next time..best,Chris

My wife and I are both super passionate about getting started and look forward to all the adventures and learning experiences it will bring.We are currently in the due diligence period for a triplex, Lord willing we will close on it on August 1st, 2018.

I'd love to be able to find a deal this summer and start my house-hacking adventure. 

I ended up letting my license expire and fast forward a few years ...after marriage, a little time spent teaching elementary school, adopting a beautiful baby amongst other adventures, I realized I wasn't living my dream of investing in real estate.