I agree, HomeLine (https://homelinemn.org/speeches-trainings/landlord...) class for $50 was good educational investment.

Or if you have some collateral that you could use as leverage that might help as well.

Before you know it, there is equity in your rental through OPM and appreciation, and then you get to leverage that rental to buy more rentals!  

For years I have heard of investors raising capital, then leveraging it into a higher LOCAn example is an article I read last year about a rehabber in Jax FLHe raised $1m via crowdfunding (in a day, but not his first go around) and then leverages that into a $3m LOCHow is this done, who does this?

I currently own a starter home in NJ and am looking to rent it when I finish college as well as use the leverage to purchase other rental properties.

This site has been invaluable to my real estate education, and I'd like to take it to the next level with networking here as we get our feet wet in investing. 

I am a huge advocate for constantly educating myself through books, videos, seminars, and programs not just for real estate but for personal development and sell for film.

I don't think you have leverage in this unless you're offering all cash, for all properties with a two week close, 5 day contingency kind of deal.What is the alternative use?

If I do go through the bank for leverage, is this counting against my 10 allowable "mortgages"?

I did forget to mention that I will be leveraging my Realtor License for MLS access and a slight discount on purchase.