On the other hand, these both are markets that are growing steadily so once you improve the property the equity is there.

Purchase only one bedrooms as people grow out of them fairly quickly.

Grow a pair and dont take any crap. 

Hopefully your local market is growing - population and jobs increasing.

We have PONDS for  Hawaii, SoCal, Las Vegas, Florida and Washington (list is growing!)

The one that you see a clear path to growing.  

It is much easier to also grow a company when you have someone who starts it with a boatload of money behind you.

Went to a community College for diploma, then worked, interned and got hired in her field of study before graduating college with a bachelor's last month with no debts in a growing field with high demand and six figure yearly salary.She bought a primary residence 2020 with 3% down and house hacked, which allowed her to live rent free for 2 years while tenants paid down the loan.

Proper bookkeeping now will save you so many headaches during tax season and as you expand your portfolio.Best of luck as you grow your real estate business!

We just bought a house in a highly desired older neighborhood.The owner agreed to owner finance it with 5k down over 5 years at 0% interest.We did put some money into the house to fix it up some.The rental income will cover the payments.Always ask for owner financing, the answer might surprise you.Work with money partners to do more deals.Join your local Real Estate Club and learn new techniques and grow your network.