However, you may find that for a first purchase, not only is it a bit of an advanced practice but with the current costs of materials it can be a much more costly strategy than it was even last year. 

By offering a range of lease options, you can cater to the needs and preferences of different types of tenants and boost occupancy rates for your rental properties.Tip #2: Attract Sustainable Tenants with Eco-Friendly PracticesSustainability is becoming increasingly important to many renters, and demonstrating a commitment to eco-friendly practices can help you stand out in the rental market.

Next, once you narrow in on a specific investment strategy, be it traditional rentals, house hacks, STRs, or rent-by-the-room, practice analyzing deals daily. 

I'm a construction enthusiast and love everything about construction and learned how to build just by practicing on my own properties and pulling permits as an owner builder.

I'm a construction enthusiast and love everything about construction and learned how to build just by practicing on my own properties and pulling permits as an owner builder.

Wholesaling in many states - including mine - is considered the unlicensed practice of real estate and it comes with a whole lot of bad: "Unlicensed practice of real estate is a third-degree felony punishable in criminal court, for each violation, by up to five years in prison and $5,000 in fines."

You have a chance to practice "self-managing" a rental unit.

So JERRY PRACTICE WHAT YOU PREACH!!!! 

I dedicated myself to learning the principles and practices of real estate investing, which included reading three of Brandon Turner’s books, listening to varies real estate podcasts, and as of recently, becoming a BiggerPockets Pro Member.

Would you say that if I practice the right amount of caution, and seek as much professional advice as I can about my first few investments.