Podcasts, Books, and Mentors you find by networking.I'd pick up a copy of Set for Life by Scott Trench as it has a good framework for financial independence, especially for a newer investor.

Example: "I would like to build financial independence through real estate investing.

Facebook marketplace and craigslist may be your best bet to find these smaller independent landlords.

Podcasts, Books, and Mentors you find by networking.I'd pick up a copy of Set for Life by Scott Trench as it has a good framework for financial independence, especially for a newer investor.

Podcasts, Books, and Mentors you find by networking.Before taking a step into Real Estate Full Time, I'd pick up a copy of Set for Life by Scott Trench as it has a good framework for financial independence, especially for a newer investor. 

It is possible, especially with a smaller builder, but most likely you are just beefing up their bottom line.There is a big difference, if the builder has a broker on staff or if they use an independent agent.

It's an easy way for a young person to start with little down, cash flowing quickly, and you can be financially independent within a decade or less.

I would say we are definitely financially independent - but real estate is a full time job for us.  

I host a monthly meetup, the last Wednesday of the month at Astral Brewing in Independence Heights.

Finding yourself an Independent Insurance Agent who not only has access to multiple carriers but has experience helping real estate investors is the key to not only keeping your insurance costs down but also making sure that you are properly covering off the exposures you have with your properties. and making sure that you understand the coverage that you do have.