I say take the money you would have thrown into a REIT to earn 4% per year and join a reputable paid mentorship program... someone who can give you the tools, confidence, and motivation to get started and be a true real estate investor.

I’m looking to earn some real money on the side (10-20 hours a week), ideally real Estate related but not limited to that.

In the real estate business you can earn a pretty solid 10-12% returns making loans to rehabbers via a broker.

I reinvested all of my earnings from real estate, as well as any extra I had from my teaching job into buying more houses.

This will help reduce your taxes but get added back to your income (again, for Fannie/Freddie loans).Let’s use an example:Let’s say your company earned $10,000.

Additionally I have recommended those wishing to earn money to get started investing a TC business can be a good gig..

Bear in mind, if you go this route and hold some MHs for rentals, you will likely earn every penny you make dealing with nuisance landlording issues.

My model is similar to my Dad's - work a FT job and invest on the side (renovate to rent) BUT my goal is to shift my earned income to passive income so I can do what I enjoy FT (real estate) but with 4 young kids its a challenge.

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