thanks for ur comment Logan , I been reading about this a lot and it does exist ARV (after repair value) type of loan  that's comes with a higher interest rate and 0 money down. the profit is less but at least I can start making some profit and getting a few deals under my belt.

Sort of a snowball effect.If people just stick with it and get that first deal under their belt, they set themselves up to really make a go of investing.

I should probably note that my market is depressed (rust-belt PA) and there's alot of rental activity going on.

Buying a property in the bible belt that had a murder occur may be riskier than buying a similar property in other areas. 

I am saving up to by a couple of lists, but I want to have multiple methods of marketing under my belt. 

:)I am a UK-based real estate investor and already have a couple of residential properties under my belt.

Once i get a few under my belt i would use this method as i would have a better understanding on how long it would take to accomplish the project.

Oh and I love the Beginner's Guide ,Some more history, Got a home inspection course under my belt, I owned a heating, AC, electric business for 10 years.

I think everyone down south associates Columbus with the rust belt type of work and the auto industry.

It's the steps that you need to take to get some deals under your belt.