In other words, I have not started on anything but I do have books, educational platforms, Bigger Pockets podcast, (and possibly the lowest market in America........

You are possibly leveraged too high to make this deal with lender. they may be skeptical, because you may not have enough skin in the game(YOUR MONEY) some one financing the down payment is normally a no from a lender on investment property

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Hello All, My name is Josh and I'm excited to join the Bigger Pockets community.

Maybe I am mistaken, but shouldn't cash-on-cash ROI be calculated based on the 'down payment' (i.e. since that is the only money coming out of my pocket)?

I've been on the site and listened to the Bigger Pockets podcasts for a while now.I want to pursue FI through buy-and-hold rentals.

My question is I usually make anywhere from $900 to $1500 every two weeks but I want a game plan or even a mentor that can help guide me to my first deal or give me a process I can follow.