I asked for a co-signer, but instead she offered 4 months advanced rent plus security. 

I wanted to follow up on this post in hopes that I can help my fellow newbies in the area.In search for answers to this "magic formula" to get leads, I have come across some very successful people in this industry and have heard different insights on what works and what doesn't. 

Thanks in advance.

I've never been one to speak about myself so I will tell you that I have friends (some from wealthy families and others coming from poverty) that thanks to this industry, if they WANTED to could very easily retire making 5 figure incomes from their portfolios and they are from 24 - 34 years old. 

Brent Gargasz I live and invest in Cincinnati but work in the oil and natural gas industry.

I was looking for my first job in the Real Estate industry but I was also contemplating if I wanted to jump right into the industry on my own dime and must've come across BiggerPockets in my searches.

But as somebody in the industry who understands that every state has different rules regarding lien priority and little surprises that only local knowledge would be privy to... 

What if you bought a unit with a 30-year-old millionaire that always paid his rent 15 days in advance with gold bullion and never even occupied the apartment?

The seller had Ronie call me every day (because the seller doesn't have a phone) asking for a cash advance.

Thank you in advance 🙏🏽Aloha🤙🏽Laine