Welcome to the BP community Avery and all the best on your first deal

Get involved in the local community, pass out cards, tell everyone you meet that you are in real estate and ready to help them or anyone they know.

It allows you to diversify into a portfolio of homes as opposed to putting all of your proverbial eggs in one basket.Be cautious tho as over the years I have witnessed countless investors buying properties in crappy areas, for more than they are worth and being passed on to crappy property management that nickel and dimes them to death (I guess all of those 15% "awesome" paper cap rates and promises of financial freedom aren't that awesome after all...)This is not just true for real estate deals but life in general (Your "piece of paper" degree does't necessarily dictate success in your chosen profession or your business)Real life experience is different to what any "piece of paper" says.In all reality guys it takes time to build financial freedom, and the more you can diversify your risk across multiple properties in your portfolio the less risk you bear in the long run.I may not be the smartest Aussie you have ever met, however I do understand a few basic rules that I follow on every acquisition I make.Strength in numbers, cash only, patience, and discipline.Let's talk about Strength first.Price point plays a big part of "strength in numbers" as it is safer to acquire 5 homes for a total of $350,000 as opposed to one for $350,000.What happens if "that one" property goes untenanted for 5 months?

@Michel BerdenIf you were able to register then no worries cause you will receive a webinar replay link.Welcome to the BiggerPockets community!

Thanks BP community!

Also thank you all whether or Not BiggerPockets and the community knows it this website, podcasts and books have drastically impacted my life for the better and I am so appreciative for you all!

Hi, I'm wondering what are some of the strategies the community has used when the banks will no longer provide mortgages on small multi families. 

We have a great handle of the city, and my day job allows me to travel to all of the smaller communities surrounding it.

I’m specifically looking in great communities and school districts like (name of their township here).

Whats up Community!