If you understand that and are hoping to just offset some of your expenses in owning a home then I see no greater place for appreciation and wealth building other than South Florida.

But if you want to go faster, there are two things that will help by getting your foot in the door with house hacking.First, is over time you'll build equity and can eventually refinance and take that cash to use as down payments.Second, if you want to use private lenders, virtually all of them other than family and close friends will want to see a track record.

I am leaning more towards a slow ramp off my current career, and a ramp into building with a build and hold strategy.

RE investing is about building wealth and taking action to get there. 

If you are referring to it being more difficult than going to the property, it might take more time to build trust over the phone.But if you are talking about it being difficult overall, I mean if you don't have sales experience or haven't done a wholesale before, it would take time to learn and get results either way.Wholesaling is not easy...

Purchase price: $309,000 Cash invested: $30,000 Sale price: $454,000 Full live in remodel including out buildings and dock - Built a hobby farm/hosting business too.

The best thing about this is it's a free source for building connections and getting information on local meetings.I have found that no one source will give you all the helpful information you'll need to be successful.

Tenants are looking for parcels that fit in their ideal box size layout for building and parking spaces requirements with any drive thru's wanted.

Many investors have achieved excellent returns here, making Richmond a great place to build capital for future investments.

This home I view as a place to live and build a family for now until opportunity presents itself.