Hello everyone I've always been interested in real estate investment I currently work in the oil field industry I want a change and don't want to end up working under the sun for the next five years so my question is how do I start I currently have around 10 grand saved no bills except apartment I read bigger pockets book on little or no money down should I enter the real estate business by doing lease option or purchase multi family with an fha loan ?

We are very interested in a Buy and Hold strategy.I do have some basic construction skills, so I can spot things in homes we are looking to purchase and estimate how much it might cost to repair.  

There may be some requirements in your area.As an investor, Labor and Industries (building codes) in my area requires that Mobile Homes older than 1976 include: 1 - Wiring converted to the upgraded type.

I'd like to get involved in the real estate investing industry and have been reading, listening to podcasts, and educating myself.Right now I am trying to find a full time job in a position that will give me some experience I can use to help kick start my own real estate investments (interested in rehabbing).

Hello BP,im Douglas from Houston. im new to Bigger Pockets and to the Real Estate Investing industry. 

I've always been very good at putting together complex, creative deals both in real estate and other industries. 

They'll only do 3 and the last one has to be 40% (this isnt industry standard, just what this lender does), so lets say the draw schedule is $6k, $6k, $8k.  

However, I have to say, Cuba will offer a very good opportunity for landlords, investors, construction companies and travel related industry, including the vacation rentals.

Know where you are in the industry cycle.

This is an issue with the industry not just those sites.