@Aline EladIf you take funds from an investment account and sell that asset I believe you will owe taxes on that gain even if you reinvest that amount laterIf you took a loan against it then that may be differentNot tax advice and not a cpa just sharing how it has worked for me in the past.

I'm actually considering yanking the GDs out after hearing all these war stories.

Just wanted to share some helpful info on the subject line.

It would be great if anyone can share their stories of how they first got started!

Long story short, after doing the math it would take roughly 12.5 years to get our offer amount by renting; yeah we understand homes usually appreciate over time; however in these current times where demand is super high; and all the red tape surrounding landlords; Id say cut sling load and sell.

I learn best when I have an open line to an expert who’s willing to share knowledge with me (and who doesn’t find my endless questions annoying!).

I recently received a notice from the city on the previous owners name to arrange an inspection of the basement as someone reported to city that it’s occupied and it’s not.I would appreciate if you could share how to handle this?

Please share any great data sources you have found or tips on evaluating areas.My 1-year goal is to purchase 3 multi-family properties, with 8 to 40 units, at least $5000/month of initial cash flow, and some opportunities to improve operations and increase cash flow.I am hoping to forge alliances with like-minded investors to fund Win-Win deals.I am so excited that I have officially started my RE Investing journey!

(chart below is non-residential, I couldn’t find a good source for residential electrical labor, so I you have one, please share!).

Purchase price: $54,000 Cash invested: $12,000 My inaugural venture into real estate investing was a strategic buy-and-hold, and I'm proud to share that it's currently generating a steady cash flow.