On my journey I see myself diversifying into some STR and maybe some flips to help fund my ultimate goal which is buy and hold.

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Hey @Stephanie Caruthers and @Tyrus Hampton, Congratulations on starting your Real Estate journey!

In my personal journey equity is the secret to cash flow.

I feel that my first move is crucial for starting this journey, so that’s where my question comes in. 

With all that being said I need to connect with an investor to make sure I take the appropriate steps during my journey to becoming an invester.Thank you all,Justin L

there really are no magic tips. the only thing you can do is (yes the love letter) and try to clean up the terms - short inspection and loan contingencies. have strong relationship with their lender and see if the lender would be willing, if necessary to talk with the listing agent to address any concerns the listing agent has regarding financing.i have a new listing that needed some sprucing - i went to target and bought some things (which I will return) to tart up the bathrooms, kitchen and living room - plants, kitchen stuff, towels, pillows for the couch, etc...

My name is Chip Martin and I am very excited to start my real estate investing journey.

Thank you both (Nicholas and Jason) for some helpful insights to my investment journey.

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