Hi all, I have been interested in getting involved in real estate investing for quite some time, and I am just now feeling brave enough to start actually taking action!

A unique project in South Los Angeles is transforming real estate development in California.

As many other I am beginning my journey on real estate hopping to learn the most I can.

From 6 years of being in real estate, I’m far from an expert, but the three regrets I hear the most are:1) I wish I started sooner2) I wish I bought more3) I wish I never soldMy takeaways from these stories are1) Start today2) Buy Smart3) Think long-term

@Andre BrockRecommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

My goals are purchasing single-family homes in lower cost areas ($250,000 maximum purchase price) and my priority is buy and hold.

Traditional lenders in this industry won't fund you on a purchase of a SFH that has leases for rooms and the building will need to be in your LLC name which means a primary bank won't lend you either cause of that and cause of your employment status.You have a real chance to start. 

What would you say is the starting capital needed to sustainably invest in real estate?

Let look at your options considering the current real estate trends in Stockton and Sacramento.Stockton Property OverviewYou’ve been holding onto a gem of a property in Stockton, especially with a 2.625% interest rate.

@Vishal ChandanRecommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.