Until we quickly realized we weren't going to be financially free and will be stuck in the same ol "rat race" as most people do.

What kept me from buying my first property earlier was that for me… the more I educated myself, the more I realized that there are a lot of factors that you need to consider IF you want to execute a-z process yourself (looking for properties yourself, hiring an agent, finding contractors, rehabbing, etc.).

This is something that 99.9999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999% of investors don't and will NEVER realize/understand.

I realize this is rather personal info so please feel free to message me if you’re open to a discussion and thank you in advance!

It wasn't until we actually hit a car when we realized our mistake.

I’m trying to obtain my second rental investment and I’ve come to the realization that saving up the 20% everytime, is just not realistic for the goals I have in mind.

I'm trying to obtain my second rental investment and I've come to the realization that saving up the 20% everytime, is just not realistic for the goals I have in mind.

However, it was BiggerPockets that helped me realize that real estate could super charge my goals and reach financial independence much sooner while have more ownership in my portfolio.I've been in California all of my life, having been born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area and going to school in San Diego.

Hey David, as you mentioned, I also quickly realized that the DIY path for rehab was NOT the best $/hour activity I could be doing.

Maybe they have some units they want to sell... just like that you created an off market deal.In my opinion current students are realizing how expensive campus housing really is.