Hi there, my name is Aram, I'm a financial advisor and a newbie real estate investor!

Another option is to seek out creative financing solutions or grants that assist new investors.

@Noah Bacon Investors should be aware that, in many states, an investor can not act as Owner/Builder on a property that is not their primary residence.But as far as what Investors tend to screw up, the list is long and painful: Structural - Awful framing, undersized headers and beams (or none, Lol)Electrical - Don't even get me started......Plumbing - Not as bad as electrical but still....leave it to the Pros.And the main thing that people screw up is, believe it or not, painting.

Different coaches specialize in different things, we specialize in accredited investors buying off market properties, with little down, for instance.

:)It's great that you're eager to connect with experienced investors!

I'm not sure if you are familiar with DSCR loans, esentially, we are taking the cash flow of the property, plus your investor expeirence and giving out 30 year fixed rate mortgages. 

Connecting with other investors and house hackers in Grand Rapids is a great way to learn and gain valuable insights.

I am a property manager, broker, and investor here in Clarksville. 

see for example this piece of advice from a well respected investor on BP.https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/12/topics/1191473-do-th...i don't know anything about the company you mentioned, so can't comment on them specifically.  

Some other investors recommend doing a 20-25 year amortization period on the loan which helps cash flow a ton.