@Rob BeaumontHey congrats on starting you’re path, I’m also a newbi just one 4 family under my belt but working on the second one , If I can give you my humble input, study everything , read books, ask question on BP, anything that gets you’re knowledge up , and take action, since I bought my almost moths ago ican allready see a change in my life , speaking in the overall aspect, Keep it up!

We're doing pretty well and approaching our primary financial goals, to walk away from our W2 jobs and focus solely on real estate. 

Better to be well prepared financially when jumping into the market as you wouldn't want to lose the property or not be able to maintain it, etc.  

I’m a newbie and looking to get into the REI world, starting off by learning before I make my first purchase (either a rental or flip).I’ve only heard good things about the community and I am looking for education and tips, while limiting risks and avoiding huge financial pitfalls.Thanks in advance, and I am looking forward to this new adventure!

I took financial responsibility for getting units ready to lease and beginning some rehab which they agreed to all funds invested.

Tiller will automatically pull financial transactions from checking accounts and credit cards into a spreadsheet allowing you to then set up a simple financial cost tracking system. 

In addition, we are also pursuing Financial Independence through a mix of real estate and investment accounts. 

2nd piece is the house hack...We think best course of action would be to have an investor friend we know buy the house in cash, once we are done with renovations, we then take out a full mortgage on the house to cover whatever he paid for it and then pay him back with some interest.

Financial independence, passive income, retiring early, living life to its fullest, real estate investing.

Do you mean you have a personal friend or a family that will assist you financially?