So how does one balance a ton of work with starting out buying real estate?

I'm looking to explore the investment opportunity of real estate to create a chance to spend more time with family and build a business for my children to inherit.

The market's steady growth ensures that homebuyers and rental property investors can capitalize on the area's potential.Key Economic Indicators:Average Wage in 2024: $59,586Five-Year Compound Wage Growth: 3.73%Total Employment in 2024: 748,600Five-Year Compound Employment Growth: 3.14%Unemployment Rate in 2024: 3.8%GDP Per Capita (2022): $70,178Affordability Indicators:Median Home Price in 2024: $447,526Five-Year Compound Price Growth: 9.35%Median Rent in 2024: $1,797Five-Year Compound Rent Growth: 5.91%Rent-Price Ratio: 0.4%With steady wage and employment growth and an unemployment rate below the national average, the Raleigh-Durham area is a prime market for real estate investment.

We recently got into a contract with our real estate agent and toured about 6 properties (2 being new builds).

By this time, I became so hungry for learning real estate investing.

Some small local banks are offering commercial LOCs on investment properties, but the rates I've seen on these are north of 10%, have low LTVs, have to be rested once per year, have to be renewed every 2 years, and are callable.

I told you the story about China because they're QE is going to be a boom for Bitcoin.I know we're on a real estate forum, but in my opinion of over 15 nearest investing in real estate you really need $100,000 minimum to make your first investment, especially when you are looking at out-of-state passive investing if you are dead set on real estate I would recommend reading some books on wholesaling I'd use your money as earnest money to put the properties under contract

Investing in real estate always comes with challenges, but with thorough due diligence, you can mitigate risks and move forward confidently.Best of luck with your investment journey!

Jasper, the Pat Aboukhaled investor team,Turning investment visions into reality in Phoenix, AZ - ranked #1 for residential real estate growth and opportunity by PwC. 

That’s where having some real guidance makes all the difference.