A little background: Feel free to scroll down for the main reason of this post...I started out in 2011 trying everything to make my start in real estate but was not successful until 2015 when we purchased our first duplex in Fresno CA.

We've seen it here, we started getting several employees of a fictitious trucking company. 

Quote from @Jaedon Stout: @Matt Ridenour yes the major Banks are the best especially for no doc funding and lending to start ups with great promotional rates.

There's a reason that people try to buy properties off-market and that is because you can find sellers who care more about terms than maximizing returns.So start with a conversation: you already presumably have some rapport since it's your landlord and you've spoken before.

Quote from @Gregg Hutton: As a realtor who started as an investor first, I’ve noticed a huge mindset difference between investors and traditional homebuyers.

Don't listen to those who say you have to have _______ dollars to start.

Start with BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginners Guide (free).

Rents have gone down since I started my research.

I am excited to start building my portfolio and learning all I can.

I liked the tenant, school is starting back etc, I told them they could pay first month and security deposit and I would let them have the rest of August for free.