The truth is, the dream is available for everyone if they just ignore the idiots and focus on their goals.

I have been told that it takes two years on the waiting list to get a Section 8 voucher.

I've only dealt with residential at this point but am looking into self storage and on my search for commercial I stumbled upon a car dealership property where the owner is moving out of state and motivated to sell the property.

I heard advertising for GROUNDFLOOR on the BiggerPockets podcast and was intrigued.

Hey everyone, been looking into REI for quite a while and am getting more serious. Purchased PR in 2020 with interest rate of 2.75%, 15yr. Owe $160k w/ $90k equity. Gross Income: $10.5k monthly$18k in loansCurrent mor...

That said, expect to deal with a fair amount of fluff leads.The two best strategies I’ve found are inbound methods: direct mail and Google Ads.Direct mail can be expensive, but it can also yield highly discounted properties.Google Ads, on the other hand, doesn’t require data extraction like calls, direct mail, or texting.

A few quick tips:Run your numbers – Flip for a profit by factoring in renovation costs, holding costs, and market trends in the area.Line up financing early – If you're using a VA loan, it's great for long-term holds, but for a flip, hard money or private lenders might fit better.Build your team – Lean on your local contacts (family, friends, or contractors) to be your boots on the ground.

On a broader scale, if anything is in my name then if you p*ss off the government or anything like that they can take seize any and all your property in your name. 

Their rationale is based on Illinois law, where security deposits must be held in a separate account and accrue interest if held over 6 months.

If I had to choose, I would always prefer cold calling over texting for this approach.The two best strategies I’ve found are inbound methods: direct mail and Google Ads.Direct mail can be expensive, but it can also yield highly discounted properties.Google Ads, on the other hand, doesn’t require data extraction like calls, direct mail, or texting.