Hello BP Members,I'm starting on the journey of an investor based out of Dallas, TX.

A little background: Feel free to scroll down for the main reason of this post...I started out in 2011 trying everything to make my start in real estate but was not successful until 2015 when we purchased our first duplex in Fresno CA.

Start with BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginners Guide (free).

Quote from @Gregg Hutton: As a realtor who started as an investor first, I’ve noticed a huge mindset difference between investors and traditional homebuyers.

There's a reason that people try to buy properties off-market and that is because you can find sellers who care more about terms than maximizing returns.So start with a conversation: you already presumably have some rapport since it's your landlord and you've spoken before.

We started issuing deep fryers but it didn't matter.  

Quote from @Jaedon Stout: @Matt Ridenour yes the major Banks are the best especially for no doc funding and lending to start ups with great promotional rates.

We've seen it here, we started getting several employees of a fictitious trucking company. 

Don't listen to those who say you have to have _______ dollars to start.

I am excited to start building my portfolio and learning all I can.