I am a big fan of the Bogleheads, passive investing and broad diversification across markets and geographies.For just a few hours of easy work per year it's relatively easy to get average returns north of 8-9% but the volatility can be pretty brutal at times.

Hey bigger pockets community, I am reaching out because I been researching for a while and Im ready to go out and implement what I have learned and i am also interested in getting to know anyone in the North Jersey area who is currently active in real estate.

I currently own a handful of rental properties in the Southwest Charlotte area (North and South Carolina) and am looking to grow this portfolio and help others do the same for theirs.

Don't be afraid to head north or south.

If it is helpful the properties are just north of Conroe/Houston, Texas in Willis.

Im looking to invest in real estate here in Raleigh, North Carolina and looking to go big or go home with the rental units.

most folks go govmit backed for their first 10... and sometimes they will put 10 in wife and 10 in hubby.. if incomes support each endevour.then you look at portfolio loans  here are a few for REAL lenders you can contact for those loans.B2r   charlotteColony  lala landLima one   North Carolina I beleivelendingone   FloridaCogo  not sure and they are slowPeak   in Kansas city  ( they have a non recourse product)and if you want other ideas that are out of the box you can PM me I am not allowed to talk about them on the air here.. as it would be self serving  LOL

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One of the markets to buy my first duplex in was/am (kinda) considering is Hollywood CA (NOT WEST, NORTH, OR EAST).

It is in the city of North Kansas City (64116) and was originally listed for 175K, under contract at 145K.