The 2% rule is challenging, but the 1% rule is definitely possible.

Hey Everyone - I was just reading a new member introduction from @Howard Scarrott , where he mentioned the challenges of investing while working full-time and I thought I'd solicit advice from the rest of our members on the topic.I know we're covered this before, but it's always a good idea to bring it back to the forefront.So -- if you currently or formerly worked a full-time job while successfully investing in real estate, can you please share some of your best tips here?

There are always challenges within real estate be it neighbors, unsavory tenants, or economic setbacks.

Flights (& the cost of) are the biggest hurdle.

My biggest fear with our first rental property was "what if we can't rent it?".

I have 6 or 7 years experience in creating, buying and/or selling notes.I guess the biggest piece of adviceFind out as much as you can about the note to do your analysis.

So far all my properties have been financed and I never realized so many other option existed, although they seem a bit scary to me.I think my biggest concern, and I have seen its a common one, is whether or not to form a LLC. and other asset protection.

>> If you plan to negotiate a loan modification instead of an early payoff, that may be challenging.

I would consider building a targeted website for the demographics you are searching for and then working with a web developer to SEO the site as much as possible.I would suspect though that networking will most likely bring you your biggest leads early on.

Entrepreneur and landlord friendly, the government is keen on becoming the next biggest innovation state and city in the world.Intel is dumping $5B (billion) into Chandler.Apple has secretly built their next center in Mesa.Mesa Airport is the next huge landing pad of the nation.A huge logistics company just moved here.