People are so worried about labels that they think they need to wait until they have a certain number or properties to call themselves an investor but I think it is the biggest mindset shift.

My biggest pillars are SOI, referrals, BP, FB, cold calling/texting, past clients. 

I don't even know where to find reliable contractors.Honestly, this is the biggest thing that's holding me back. 

Also, Charlotte is the 16th biggest city in the nation with population growing like crazy.

My main reason for wanting financial freedom is to have more free time or at least be able to schedule my working hours around my other needs and wants.When it comes to real estate investing I think my biggest hurdle will be lack of time and knowledge/experience.

To all you young folks divorce is the biggest killer of net worth.

One of the biggest cost savings would be repairs.

The biggest question is whether $25,000 in repairs will take a $140K house to a $295K house. 

I intend to do the “house-hack” as my first deal.I can see the great Risk/Reward ratio in real estate, that’s why I’d like to get as much in depth knowledge & experience as possible.Perhaps I should just start looking for Real Estate leaders in my local area & asking them what their biggest pain points are.

my biggest problem is there are not a whole lot of management co's in the area.