House is near two colleges, as well as downtown area, so upgrades have attracted a higher end tenant.

I called every bank in my area, spoke to the local credit unions, and I explored online too.I agree the insurance seems high.

I have been reading and just started to take a class at the community college to help in my education.

My primary goal is a diversified real estate investment portfolio while simultaneously providing viable real estate solutions in the areas where I operate.Stumbled across BiggerPockets several months back during online research and truly believe the content here is solid.

I don't even use online listings.

Hey everyone,

My name is Tyler, a junior at the University of South Carolina. I'm from Wilmington, Delaware and am looking to start investing in real estate while still in college.

I'm here to absorb as much informa...

Ian did you use an online lender, local mortgage broker, or a direct contact at a local bank nearby??

Then when the time comes I have money for down payments and mortgage payments.From what I have been seeing is instead of banking up that 200-300k taking about 5 years to get there, I can just soak up a bunch of knowledge and experience for a year or two and get money from the bank and rent out houses and flip them, which would save me from working my but off in sales just for that 60-100k job.I currently have 0 debt and about 2 years of credit history, 750 credit score, and 5k saved up at the moment, I had to pay for 2 years of college that sort of took most of the money I have been making.I have been reading articles online and such but my question is, what kind of books/podcasts should I be reading or listending to in order to broaden my horizon on REI and renting out RE?

My roommate in college was named Rene Hernandez, I was his best man at his wedding and I sadly attended his funeral.

But if you have any online links to what I'm looking for, please post away.