When I talked to my accountant, she discussed putting my portfolio under an LLC umbrella so I can take full advantage of the tax breaks and depreciation.

I know the renting and the buying game.

If so, then you don't need to play games now.

You can hear real-world examples of how others have built their investment portfolio and (hopefully) learn to avoid their mistakes.4.

I'm still new in the game, but became interested in REI when I purchased my primary residence back in 2011. 

No games, you negotiated a few rounds.

He would get his first property for his portfolio, and I increase my cash flow by knocking out my biggest expense (rent).

., I once made up a little game so I could teach the kids how, when you're gambling, The House Always Wins.

Here are 5 small tips I have learned while listening to the experts on Bigger Pockets and reading through the forums on this site that may help elevate your game in real estate investing.  

We bought it at a good price for the market we were in ($130k and we project selling for $250 on the conservative side) mainly because we knew that we were new to this game and would most likely make all the rookie mistakes.