You'll find a wealth of ideas.Attend a local REIA, post it on the BP marketplace, raise money from friends and family, take out a HELOC on your primary, find a local hard money lender, crowd fund it online...the list goes on...

Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bp The second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.

We also make sure to invest in markets/states that have landlord-friendly laws, and low taxes.

What causes the most frequent breakdowns?”

That is where I live/work and I make regular weekly trips to downtown Portland to meet up with friends socially.

Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bpThe second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.

What banks are investor friendly?

I dream of becoming a real estate investor and am partnering with a friend with the goal of having our first property in 2019.

I wonder why MLS is frequently touted as a good place for beginners to find deals, then.

Ask around for an investor friendly Realtor.