Hi everyone,I am starting to build my section 8 portfolio in Baltimore and would be keen to meet any like minded individuals or groups to share any stories or ideas.tim

Growing up in CAN I already had a head start in the rules, markets, etc, so the learning curve wasn't as long.

I told my friend he needs to start the eviction process now.

When you raise in a pool interest starts at a certain date and you have to be very careful of drag on the money IE payoffs with no new fundings.. but still owe the investors their return.. this sunk a lot of funds during the GFC..

I have no student loans or debt and I’m looking to start investing in properties.

Not everyone starting off gets hit with this, and if you can buy a portfolio it can "de-risk" the issue to some extent, but if you have one property and experience an 8-9 month fight to collect rent prior to eviction with a large repair bill after that it can be very painful.ALWAYS use a licensed PM in Detroit. 

Hello, I am looking to buy my first property (most likely an investment fourplex), but just left my job to start a grad program.

If so start with logging your hours every week.

Start talking to other lenders, plain and simple... you preapproval does not hold you obligated to anything.

While I finish school I want to work, at some level, for a brokerage and continue to build the savings and connections needed to start investing in my own properties / making a career in real estate.