Move to less expensive housing, cancel all your electronic toys, spend less time and money with friends etc.If you make saving and investing your priority in life you will be amazed at how much money you are actually wasting on useless items every month.  

Very encouraging words my friend!

Ex: using a contractor that a friend had excellent experience with.

Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bp The second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.

If she didn't back out, she'd probably be the one calling you because the flushing toilet is too loud.Applicant 2: You know circa 1800 buildings might have lead -- young mom with young child knows the best diapers that are the most affordable, and what time Daniel Tiger comes on. 

But there were times I was so tired physically and mentally I HAD to have my friends in certain trades do some work, and they gave me huge breaks on prices.

Time is the investors best friend in Real Estate and Stocks.

Plus, the homes near me are very expensive, I don't plan on doing live-in/rent-out.I spoke with a family friend, who has worked as a lawyer on real estate deals, and she mentioned that I'll be 'missing out on first-time home-buyer' perks if my first purchase is a rental.Could someone shed some light on what these perks might be?

Hi just starting out in wholesaling and am looking for title companies that are familiar with assignment of contracts and double closing or any that regularly work with investors. I'm looking to start in southern Cali...

I'm new to investing and I'm searching for a few investor friendly title companies.