There is also the alternative of doing a step up in the rate after 5 years to encourage them to refinance.

They sat on the sidelines seeing saturation pick up in 2018-2019 and decided to step out.

It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of a potential deal, but skipping this step can lead to costly mistakes.Getting your real estate license is also a solid strategy just realize once you have a license wholesaling may not be in the cards as its a very gray area.Lastly, since you're planning to buy properties for yourself in 2026, start laying the groundwork now.

If you can't perform to the new standard were setting, I strongly suggest stepping back and hiring one of us who are setting this new standard. 

Hopefully some entity can step in to stop the madness, it’s a shame that there is no regulation stopping your company from doing this… 

Response for Vanessa Switzler: Hi Vanessa, Congrats on expanding into Little Rock—adding a new MSA is an exciting step!

I am new to the group, real estate investing in general, and trying to learn so that I can take my first step into real estate.

However, there is a straightforward process that does not require any secrets or gurus, which is illustrated below (click to enlarge).I will summarize each step below.GoalsSetting written goals is the foundation of any successful venture.

Hey @Tonio Pearce - If you don't have an end destination, you won't know which road to take.If you can create a longer term vision (5-10 year) for your business, you can slowly back in next steps for (1 year, qtrly, weekly). 

Finding your market is the first step, but finding a good agent is the most important.