If you start with some buy and holds, test out some GC's on maintenance / small work then you can start building a relationship with someone and eventually get full blown BRRRR's / Flips going.

Quote from @Brooke Roundy: I have a four unit building in Cleveland, one unit is an STR listed on Airbnb and the rest are LTRs.

PM's I have vetted so far: Solid Rock (Tina) said they do not accept properties build before 2000 at this time. 

@Pat QuarantoInvesting will take a certain level of knowledge at every step and you can do this or build a trusted team.

@Cory WaldronStarting real estate investing requires finding a mentor, networking with professionals, building a team, and educating yourself through books, podcasts, and online courses.

Building strong relationships with tenants can make a significant difference in property management and tenant retention.If you're looking for your first property, have you considered specific neighborhoods or property types in Urbana/Champaign?

If you're dealing with a broker, ask him to request that information as part of your due diligence from the seller.RUBS/BILL BACK When there are single meters on a building, you can bill back a percentage (based on location) to the tenant.

My objective is to get enough passive income to eventually focus on investing and building myself as a business as my job/career instead of working for other people or companies.

HI, pretty curious about what the Fayetteville officials are like in regards to this process? Anyone have experience with this process and any advice? Even things on how to investigate the local process would be welco...

@Verna Littleton @Wendy Thurst we rep for NREIG and can share that they will not be able to insure the building if it is owner occupied.If you are living in the property as your primary home, you would get a standard Homeowners policy.