I would start with focusing on the retail condominium space as these are more affordable and then eventually graduate up to the bigger deals unless you have lots of capital.  

I'm hoping to use the income as a launch pad into RE investing.I have an understanding of the Charlotte, NC market as well as the Blue Ridge/Western NC market, and I'm hoping to invest in some rental cabins up there as well once I pick up some steam in FL.I look forward to meeting some of you and continuing my learning here!

Although, the wholesaler inspected the property in person twice, once before making the offer and once right before closing; whereas most Roofstock investors don’t get a chance to walk the properties before closing.I’d also like to point out that Roofstock recently launched this patent-pending new platform called “Roofstock One” that allows investors to invest in SFR more passively outside of direct ownership.

Has anyone had experience with circumventing the occupancy requirements of condominiums utilizing either HELOC or Home Equity loans?

Hi Victor,Getting educated is the first step towards launching a real estate investing business, so you are on the right track.

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Instead read thishttp://www.realtor.org/news-releases/2013/11/nar-launches-priority-registration-list-for-new-realtor-top-level-domain?

I'm launching into wholesaling in April.

By the time the course was over, I had rented a home from a landlord, furnished it and launched my AirBnB business—with someone else’s property!

Also, nobodies claiming that you NEED a college degree to be successful; many have taken college courses at a very low cost thru Coursera  or EdX and and acquired the fundamental knowledge necessary to launch a successful business.