The biggest lesson was that with the right partner and plan, even a first-timer can achieve significant success in real estate investing.

I have always been interested in real estate investing and want to get into my first deal and get some first-hand experience to relay to clients. 

By becoming an expert in a market you're familiar with, you'll be positioned to achieve outsized returns.Invest wisely by leveraging your knowledge and connections rather than just seeking the next big opportunity.

So is your comment about passive investors wanting ROI that are only achievable (on a SUSTAINABLE basis, and without undo risk) by knowledgable, experienced active investors "in the game".  

How good it is to join this networking group and help each other achieve our dreams and goals.

Rarely does it achieve the intended ends, most often it just wracks up the losses for client. 

To truly achieve higher rents, you often have to spend a significant amount upgrading units. 

Achieving 2-2.5x base rent in rental arbitrage is highly market-dependent and may work in tourist-heavy areas but is less realistic in stable markets like Houston.

As long as the income covers the loan payments, you can continue adding properties to your portfolio, helping you achieve your real estate investment goals faster.3.

Since REP status is difficult for full-time doctors to achieve, this approach allows them to take advantage of the tax benefits (e.g., cost segregation studies and bonus depreciation) without qualifying as real estate professionals.