I’m on the fence between buying a Class A- rental property where I’d be putting in the typical 25% cash and financing the remaining 75%, or to just purchase a Class C/C- rental property for 100% cash. I know there are...

Ultimately I think it depends on what your goals are for real estate. 

I work part-time for a real estate company (Nomadic Real Estate) as a leasing agent and I just passed my VA salesperson exam so I hope to sell real estate in Virginia within the next couple of weeks.Within the next 4 years, I would like to generate enough passive income so that I can save for my future family.The ultimate goal is to generate enough money to be able to start and sustain a social entrepreneurship business to help schools in West Africa.On Bigger Pockets, it would be great if I could network with like-minded individuals.Francis

I don't think it was noted anywhere.Depending on the type, size, and your investment objectives, you could probably eliminate a lot of markets without doing much work.This is his goal,  "I'm not planning on using it to select a market in particular, but to value properties and see if potential properties are over or accurately valued in their asking price."

I'm curious what other people set as initial goals and strategies.Brian Dps: I'm going at this full time.

I am also a very novice options trader, and barely making any money with that... but I understand that is long term project that will feed me and my family plenty in the future; just like real state investing.My goal here is to meet like minded people.... and I know there are plenty, but they don't know who I am, why I want get into this business.

If you opt to stage the apartment hang a few black and white prints and add a pop of color.I guess just choose something that looks good with the flooring and the lighting in the room and stay away from crazy colors.

I am a local realtor and would enjoy the opportunity to further discuss more of what your looking for and see how I can help you reach your goals.

Still buying rentals, but only if they are super duper deals b/c we have met our goal for # of units and are working on paying them off now.

So, if you choose that route, it could benifit you if the sellers are really motivated to sell.