I appreciate that this thread was started quite some time ago but since I read it, I just wanted to clarify a few things.

Im super well versed in the insurance side of things but not the investment property process -- i would love to connect with anyone who needs help with insurance and can help me start out too :) 

Hi ,I started looking to buy first investment property .

If you are legitimately trying to start a real estate business, I couldn't think of worse advice to give you.

Start with that, then if those don't work you can venture into the Hard money and all the other fun stuff.you can always consider bringing on a partner as well, you seem to be able to offer the time and research needed.

Being a land lord and collecting rent it seems to me will stay the #1 vehicle especially for folks just starting out.I created a very unique note investment back in 2012 and a few folks knocked me off.

It's not uncommon for certain tenants to tell you the rental is "perfect" and then start nit-picking once they occupy.

I am just starting out with my first single family home.  

I would love to see how to get started .from purchasing the land, permits,  and simple question for a newbe like what's the min acres you need to build...

It turns out that the upstairs tenant had their garbage disposal clogged, and the backflow of the water started pouring into the dishwasher and overflowing onto the floor and into the first floor apartment.