You have to see developments like Villa de Mercedes, Mountain Haven and Las Terrazas which have gulf-city-and-mountain views and the upcoming Kembali Coast and be, well, amazed.

- The type of properties you intend to purchase (as is or fixer upper)Your concerns for raising down payments or collateralizing your property could be for not if you intend to pursue a rehab career (ARV lending can often be structured without a down payment).

Invest in your career and then leverage it.John Corey

The label investor is not half as important as the results from the investing.When learning a new sport, a new career or even RE investing you have to get started.

I'd like to have at least a couple lined up to bid on upcoming projects.  

If you are single, no family responsibilities, and just starting your career, then seriously think about starting where you want.  

I own my own business and for the past four years I have not recorded and income. my credit is terrible. my wife has a career job grossing about $80,000 per year. her credit is also not very good.

@Keith BloemendaalCongrats on the newish career.

I am looking to start my buy and hold investing career and I believe the easiest way to get into real estate is through seller financed properties.

If I were to obtain an underwater home with an upcoming Auction date in Arizona.