I'm now realizing that in the state of South Carolina, the tax rate jumps 2% for rental properties to help fund public schools, a $600/mo cost that I didn't account for when using the calculators in the earlier stages.

I’m a third-year student at the University of Florida with one year left until graduation, and I just got my real estate license.

For instance, sourcing cash flow deals is essentially nonexistent in affluent metro ATL markets with high employment, exceptional school systems, and attractive nearby amenities.

Tenants are stable long term residents, and property is located in a desirable school district.

Research ways to use your education to help you qualify for a loan (did you know that some lenders allow college credits that translate directly to the line of work the graduate pursues to count towards work experience, accelerating the borrower's opportunity to get approved for a mortgage?). 

Identifying neighborhoods with good schools, infrastructure, and amenities can lead to finding a hidden gem.Myth 4: It Is Only Seasoned Investors Who Can Handle Distressed PropertiesExperience is helpful in real estate, but you do not need to be a seasoned investor to do well in distressed properties.

Since you’re still figuring out where to invest, look for areas with strong rental demand, good schools, low crime, and potential for future growth.

My mortgage should be about $2,100 after I get PMI eliminated and I was going to rent it to a friend that I have known since high school for $2,000 a month.

I am a 37 year old high school basketball coach that is not very happy with where I am financially and am seeking a way out of living paycheck to paycheck.

I went to high school and college there.