Instead of spending years learning by trial and error, working with a coach or mentor can allow you to accelerate your learning curve, gain confidence, and achieve your goals faster.

Once you're ready, create a goal (e.g., "I will buy at least one single-family home, duplex, triplex, or fourplex before the end of 2019") and then do it.

Sure, all channels can work, even seller financing or foreclosures, but in my experience, a well-connected agent can uncover hidden gems that often outperform the trickier avenues.Since the post is still fresh, I’m curious.. do you foresee other potential add ons that might elevate the returns even further, like corporate housing partnerships or short-term seasonal leases?

A strong local presence ensures that your property is being handled by someone who understands market trends, tenant expectations, and the best vendors to work with.Beyond just managing your property, your PM team should also be aligned with your investment goals and able to help you strategize for long-term growth.

My goal is to buy one rental per year with price between 150k-250k for the next ten years (if i get to keep my job). 

My goal is fix and flip but I need to raise capital for the initial investment. 

Focus on getting your finances in order, setting achievable goals, and finding a mentor or local real estate groups to guide you.

My goal is to offer an affordable monthly payment that competes with renting a comparable property and offers a benefit to paying a bit more to "own". 

My goal for this year is to flip my first property.

Thus, my main goal joining this forum is to try to gain confidence in the decision to get into real estate investment and better understand the risks that I may not be considering due to my lack of experience in the field.