He prided himself on being hands-on, convinced that no one else could do the job as well as he could.One evening, exhausted from another 14-hour day, Michael met with his friend James, a seasoned real estate investor."

Often this method is cheaper and more flexible as you may be able to pay other things also using ACH (payroll, vendor payments, etc).P.S. - Before moving into real estate I spent 25 years in banking and worked in almost all facets of the business (small business, treasury, retail, online & mobile banking, and operations).  

Connecting with local investors or agents experienced in VA loan-friendly multifamily properties can also help.Good luck!

I have a number of friends that are worth millions.

I'm a local real estate broker, investor, and manager (100+ rentals, mostly Airbnb/STR and multifamily).House hacking is a tried-and-true method and in Sacramento you can produce some meaningful income while enjoying the appreciation and tax benefits of owning real estate.

The bad ones will want 50% upfront, you'll have to plead for update pics, they'll find reasons to increase their initial bids (multiple times) and will want final payment before meeting you for final walk-thru.Many investor-friendly agents have NEVER owned a rental, so you can't really rely on their advice.

Does anyone have Any HML recommendations I'm a beginner and want to get started right away but want to weigh my options 

Quote from @Tyler Garza: Quote from @Kishan Purohit: @Tyler GarzaEstimating ARV accurately is key to making the BRRRR method work.

✅ The BRRRR Method – How to Recycle Your MoneyThe BRRRR method (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat) is a powerful strategy that lets you use the same money for multiple investments.

The market is very competative in California. How are you finding FLIPS in your state?