Providing labor for a contractor could be beneficial, running errands and in return learn an investors system; you might get paid as well.

I've had a lot of success attracting investors who were complete strangers simply because they were referred by a mutual acquaintance.

She asked “why not mutual funds” any advice for a relatively simple low risk entry method.

Hi all,Just a quick background about me: My name is Shawn and I am 26 years of age with about 100K saved up in investments (stocks/mutual funds).

I see how this could be beneficial but I also think this could be overkill.

Kind and direct are not mutually exclusive.

It may be more beneficial to go single family rather than Multi-Family.Keep all the info coming your guys are great. 

I just got too excited and ahead of myself after learning that I can actually take control of an old 401k to do real estate investments, instead of being stuck in mutual funds. 

Again you need to run the numbers yourself, or with the help of another.Many of our clients tap into their HELOC or pull cash from a refinance to use towards down payment on a portfolio that generates more than enough cash flow to cover the expenses and debt service.If you live in an expensive market then this strategy can be even more beneficial to you!

All owners over 20% will have to at least complete beneficial ownership paperwork.