Connecting with other investors was a game-changer for me when I started.

Removing all skills from the equation, if you don't take a break from participating as a real estate investor in some way each day, you will stay far ahead of everyone else who keeps subbing themselves out and then asking to get back in when the game is already out of reach.

So I’m trying to come up with a game plan  Conventional loans do require 25% down on an investment property.

Thanks tons and if this question sounds very immature, i'd say 'that's about right' given how new to this game we are.Thanks again!

Real estate can really change the game, and finding the right properties with smart financing is key.

I tell everyone this, New York is one of the hidden gems of investing if you know how to play the New York game.

After reading so many intros of young, single, eager individuals, I'm hoping I'm not too late to the game! 

Based on some of the previous similar threads, it seems that having a good cross-border team is a crucial step in this game.

This also leaves me with $3,750 stuck in the deal (not including financing and closing costs, which could easily add another $20,000).In total, if I had to include closing costs and financing costs, I’d have about $23,000 (if not more) tied up in the deal and lose close to $700/month before accounting for expenses.

Purchase price: $86,000 Cash invested: $2,500 After being done with Rich Dad, Poor Dad, several podcasts (including bigger pockets), and other resources we were desperate to take action.