One of the best ways to engage with the community is to remain active in these forums (reading & contributing).Setting up keyword alerts is a great way to get started.All the best!

I know cold calling is how a lot of investors buy but how could this go bad?  

That "pipe" is known as a Line Set. 

If you have any questions or want to learn more about how we help clients all over the world that are looking to be passive investors then we should set up a call to discuss.Good luck as you start this exciting journey!

For added liability protection, consider setting up an LLC for the rental, though this may have limited impact if the mortgage is in your name.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

If you have a seller-financed deal, I can help you line up a DSCR loan and set up a second position behind it so you don’t have to come out of pocket much.

If supply exceeds demand, then the lower cost supplier will set market rates, and high cost supplier will lose money.for the current case of real estate, most markets have more rental demand than supply.

Then let's set up a call to discuss your options and figure out a strategy for Home 2.Jeff

At 19, house hacking is the best option if you have the downpayment and closing costs set aside.

Congratulations to you for setting yourself a goal and having a plan in place to execute it.