Many people want to invest in real estate but can’t afford to buy an entire property or deal with the hassle of being a landlord.

Also, ask your agent for recommendations—they often have relationships with dependable contractors.Look for areas with a mix of affordability and growth potential.

Most of the easy "lipstick on a pig" transformations are gone - you're often looking at more serious rehabs to make the numbers work.That said, we do have some advantages: strong rental market (lots of students, young professionals), still relatively affordable deals, and good appreciation potential in many neighborhoods.

I would advise you to save up and purchase a house.I'd look for a lower end inexpensive house you can afford and make it a LTR.

Our handyman team of 2 are moving out of state after working with us for almost 18 years to start/continue their real estate investment journey in a more affordable state. 

Especially in a market like Charleston where affordability has become a huge pain point in recent years.

That two-day delay cost him a $40,000 payday.The Lesson: Don’t Let Time Kill Your DealsReal estate is a fast-paced industry, and time is the one resource you can’t afford to waste.

It allows landlords to offer tenants a financial perk that can improve their credit health.

A good number of homeless veterans also have mental health concerns, varying in degree.

Right now you have a market where existing landlords have all these properties at cheap prices where they can afford to charge less for rent than new buyers and many don't want to shock their tenants by jumping rents by $400+ in one rental cycle... so we are gradually easing those tenants upwards each year.