Engaging with seasoned investors and participating in discussions will expand your knowledge quickly.

You can very quickly gain $1,000,000 doing value-add but to get to a million via saving up cash-flow..... good luck. 

 (2) You can also use Lead Swiper to target buyers online.Private Lender Leads: (1) Lead Swiper can easily target private lender leads (2) Nationwide Private Lender database (although this is 1-time payment premium feature, it's cheap), if you want access to capital, quick and easy, it's a no brainer.Hope that helps.

Additionally, consider operational costs like cleaning, staffing, and marketing, as they can quickly add up.For management, outsourcing to a professional property manager or leveraging tech platforms for bookings and operations could streamline things, especially if you plan to scale.

This is the best way to get good at analyzing deals and will allow you to quickly have a good idea about how a deal will work.

Not all of us are rich enough that we can forego months' to years' of rent and still stay afloat, and we're definitely not greedy for defending our right to the use of our property.

@Roy Kinzer Rent control in NJ can be a tough pill to swallow and unfortunately has caused many of my deals to fall apart quickly once buyers/future landlords realize how strict the controls can be.

We will quickly correct the excess spending, and fill the vacant units with quality residents.

You have a skillset that could be extremely useful for quick fixes and landlord issues and from there you can bridge relationships and partnerships to enhance your knowledge of real estate investing and couple your skills.

I quickly chose one of the first 'investor-friendly' agents I found, bought the cheapest duplex on the market, and only interviewed a single property management company.Looking back, I wish I had taken the time to connect with more local investors in the area and leveraged their experiences to help me avoid some costly mistakes.After two years, I sold that underperforming duplex and reinvested closer to home.