It’s one of the most important things a Visionary must do to allow his or her business to grow.

By 2030, we want to have grown a portfolio of over 100 units, created a property management company that manages an additional 100-200 units, and, finally (and most importantly), we will have established a non-profit that is focused on quality, affordable housing that specializes in providing housing and resources at/on the "services cliff" alongside financial counseling and first-time home buyer education in our target area.Our target area is the Springfield, MA and Hartford, CT areas with dreams to expand to Central Massachusetts (Worcester, MA), Southern New Hampshire (Nashua, NH), and Southern Connecticut (New Haven, CT).Would love to meet up with likeminded individuals in our area!

On balance I have made way, way more money from appreciation that I ever did from cash flow.To me the most important consideration is to always have money or access to money, never be forced to sell.

My understanding is that the market is more important than the property.

This is very important. 

It is also important to consider the transactional fees associated with originating the HELOC, whether an appraisal is required etc.

Warren Buffet said the most important part of investing is to protect your principal. 

Verifying last 2 years of rental history very important!

Something a couple of my beginner investors like to do is live in the property for a year or two then move into the next one and rent out the first one.Most important thing you can do is research the different niches within real estate investing and decide what fits best for you.

**Getting Started**: The most important thing is to understand how Section 8 works in your market.