($5,000 / 1% = $500,000) --SeanHi Sean, a couple quick points: 1.

Quote from @Brittany Minocchi: I'm a bit farther north, but I've helped a couple of people with loans in that area - the properties seem to be working out well for them!  

I’m Norwegian, I live in Dubai but I still prefer to invest in USA. 

I lived there for a couple years and I met this guy who has bought and managed a ton of property there. 

I’d rather have more properties with mortgages than a couple paid off properties.

Might be able to connect you with a couple great wholesalers in Denver.

Having 2-3 contractors in each field is important, as your preferred guy won't always be available. 

I live in Ocala and have never heard of this company, but that doesn't mean anything since I prefer to buy already built properties and rehab them. 

When an investor starts out, they are so focused on that first (couple of) deal(s) and are usually either not seeing (lack of experience) or not wanting to see (emotion) any problems in the deal. 

I’m a 22 year old firefighter that’s looking to own a couple of rental properties.