@Aisha Duff what’s your experience with Savannah REIA?

You make a good, steady salary without all the ups-and-downs sales agents experience.

I don't want to wait 5 years or so to save up 20% down but rather put 3-5% down to get experience and possibly cash flow when I do get my property.

Remember that effective mail campaigns require multiple touches, and it's important to continue skip tracing to reach absentee owners who may not receive standard mail.If cold calling isn't your preference, consider hiring a virtual assistant (VA) to manage this task for you. 

It was attending a seminar by a real estate guru that finally sparked my motivation to turn my curiosity into action.As someone with an IT background, I thrive on hands-on learning experiences.

Agents who have experience in the industry will be able to help guide you and prevent a lot of mistakes.Feel free to send a message with any questions or to share more about your specific goals.

Any have to use it and has an experience to share?

HOW MUCH would those charge off's, late payments and delinquent stuff effect me getting my first property?

You don't need to know everything to get started; you need a foundation to build on and the rest will come through experience and then refining your education.You can build a basic understanding of investing in 3-6 months.

The barrier to entry (education, experience, money, connections) do seem to be quite a bit higher to get all of those above mentioned benefits in comparison to opening a brokerage account and purchasing stocks.No essay needed.