I have a secured line of credit at my local bank, and for my first deal, I think that is a good way to start - with someone you know and is local.  

All the freelance sites basically provide the same low quality results (they usually have sites where they farm backlinks) and can increase the "toxicity" of your site but for pennies on the dollar of what local companies charge, it's not a bad start.The best way to increase SEO over time is Blog posting though, and it's free. 

It has long been a favorite for local investors and in the 6-8 years the word spread and it is a hotbed for many more now.

Take into account variables that could affect your cash flow, such as the stability of the market, local tenant demand, and prospective changes in interest rates.

Fish, pickleball, hike, golf, gym for activities.

My goal is to build a real estate portfolio that can generate either passive or active income well into my retirement (58 years old now).

Hey Ammar,Yes, you are correct that owning and actively managing rental properties can qualify you for real estate professional status (REPS) under IRS rules.

To keep things running well, think about getting a local company to manage the property, make local friends in the business, keep up with market changes, have a backup plan, make sure you have enough insurance, follow the local rules for renting out property, and keep some money aside for surprises.

Hi all,Been a BP pod listener for the last few months and am pushing myself to be more active here as well.

What is a local "RIA" ?