In my mind, the easiest way to identify the best Self-Directed provider is by making the SAFE decision; an acronym that represents the provider's Specialization, Account fees, Funding time frame and Education.  

Hello everyone, I am currently in the process of becoming an agent, and then continue my education to become a broker. 

For the past year, I have been educating myself using books, forums, podcasts, networking etc.

Let the property sit empty until you are fully educated on the finances of income property investing or sell it and be free from th eresponsibilities of managining properties and tennats.It only come down to th enumbers, do not make any decissions until you know the market. keep in mind most homes make for very poor investment income properties and will be more of a financial burden than a benefit.In your position I would have it listed with a real estate agent and sell.

Good morning bigger pockets community, the names dan and I’m a fairly new real estate investor in the Hampton Roads area , after due diligence and much research I’ve landed here at bigger pockets to further pursue my real Estate education and to further my career as an investor.

HI my name is Colin I'm 21 I live in Canada and  I'm brand new to Bigger pockets and I'm looking to buy my first property sometime in the summer but until then I'm just trying to educate my self as much as possible.

I immediately identify wrong moves and missed opportunities that had the borrower been educated ahead of time, they would not be in such a position.My advice is the 5 PsPrior Planning Prevents P_ ss Poor Performance  It's what you do in advance as well as what you do after the purchase, that collectively over time will net more wealth.

Wealth building is a risk game and educated risk is good risk.I have high cash flow and a large HELOC to rely on as a back up. 

I started my education with books and attending a local REIA meeting.

I am trying to figure how to use my current home as leverage to invest.I have about 220K in equity in my home and wonder if I should use some of it to purchase a new home for rental or rent out my existing home?