I have yet to purchase a rental property myself because of this market but will keep watching in the coming months, especially with prices stabilizing a bit.In terms of leveraging your primary residence, this is a valid strategy to use.

Start reading through the forums on here and get to know all the different strategies.

The podcasts are a great way to learn (the most recent one is with a guy from Maryland, so something that would definitely interest you).Learn, define your strategy, goals, and of course, take action!

As for flipping, that is usually an early strategy for people with a buy and hold mentality and is used to build up funds to buy properties.

Anyway, my strategy (exit as well) has been based off of them, so I am just trying to do my due diligence in establishing a relationship for not just this deal, but hopefully more to come.I would be the grantor/applicant and FICO is 775+ so getting approved is not an issue.  

I like the buy and hold property strategy, but could also venture into private lending.

While a number of investors utilize this strategy for SFR, I feel a better fit would be commercial property.  

Im going to do some more research on owner financing as I never thought of that or asking the owner to make the down payment as Jarrod mentioned, both of which are extremely creative investing strategies. 

Hi @Brandon Stephens , The best one that I'm familiar with is right on this site:) The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Wholesaling takes you through the process and strategies. 

Depending on the property, your partner's investment of time and money, exit strategies, etc., you will have to give up 50% to 75% of the profits as the price of your education...but don't forget you're still getting paid for learning.