The vast majority of rentals will not cash flow properly when you borrow 80% of the market value, let alone buying the property with hard money.

It still hurts to this day, because I didn't take care of it properly, and let it heal.Whatever you do, take care of it, and dont go back to work until it feels 100%.

Yes, there's a cloud on the title, but now the cloud is properly documented and acknowledged.

Going to appraisal sites will clue you into how to properly assess the value of real estate.

Not necessarily - your own fears can be a handy tool when properly channeled.

A proper IB is much more than just a trading desk.FX is an option but not likely to be a great one.I like the suggestions where you would start a career in something related to RE so you are closer to the direction that is your passion.John Corey

If you borrow money from me and then loan it to Jim with a deed of trust and you assign that to me as collateral...or make the loan in my name and do the loan functions, you are brokering and if you are not have the proper license, the loan you created was originated illegally and can be found to be unenforceable for the collection of the debt created.

I have heard that I should look for private investors who will loan out private funds for about 8% ... is there a thread in the forum that discusses the proper way to find and approach such private investors?

Good tenants come from properly screening applicants by checking their credit, criminal and eviction history.Please, please listen to some of the real estate vets on this forum like Mike and All Cash.

I was able to buy 19 lots in Arkansas and sold them for a total of $20,000.All it takes is the proper combination of education, money and being at the right place at the right time.