My day job is very time consuming and I wanted a way to get into real estate investing that I could do on the side. 

Obviously I am a newbie in the game and I do have that newbie skepticism and always feel like I am being ripped off ( has happened many times before).

Are you ok with being cash flow negative at different times of the year?

Consumers make the mistake of thinking that 4% is the interest rate and compare it to other interest rates; it is an upfront fee.Yes, it is very sneaky, but credit card companies are fantastic marketers.Also, the big thing with credit cards is what happens after the 0% period when you need to transfer again, and your credit is much lower than before.

I am a long time listener and advocate of the BPP.

The cost is the interest, and they get paid over time. 

My advice is to take your time learning the ropes and understanding the market.

Oh to be 21 again ... only this time smart and buying a property in Denver to house hack. 

It helps handle all the "back of the envelope" calculations a head of time for all listings within 50 miles of your city.

i have some trades i've worked with a few times and if i ask them for a rough estimate they'll provide it.