It makes no financial scenes to have the cash sitting in a property when it can create the same over all financial security as a paid of property while still earning it's keep.

I think it'd be more of value to network with others, learn from their experiences, and even create partnerships in order to get a hang of the system.

One good way to get going is to create a solid plan to look at the investment needed for your first project or rental and then Initiate that plan in a step by step bases.

It is simply a means of allowing us to more easily compare properties whether they are similar or not based on the value created per dollar spent on a property. 

3 Reasons Note Investors succeed:1) They invest in their education and training on an ONGOING basis2) They do massive outreach to peers and sellers on an ONGOING basis3) They put systems in place so they buy right and create the desired cashflow from their buysCan anyone contribute to this list?

So, is it a good idea to start with creating a LLC and website to develop a business platform? 

The latter are becoming  a hot commodity in CA as they are bifacial panels (produce from above and below) and create shade patios/shaded outdoor rooms. 

It worked out perfectly when creating the amortization schedule, and banks wouldn't be able to come close to those terms.

You may have realized that it was commercial when I detailed the best bank financing I've found.Anyway, the seller came back with a counter, agreeing to all details except wanting $1,800/mo versus the $1,652 that you had graciously calculated for me (I created an amortization schedule with those two mortgages).

Long story short, there was a windstorm not long after I purchase the property and created damage to the roof so I filed an insurance claim when I saw the damage.