If that same investor used the original $100,000 to put a 20% down payment on 5 different homes valued at $100,000 each, and then sold all 5 homes after the 5% price appreciation for $105,000 each, the investor’s profit would have been $25,000 – a 25% return on investment.As you can see, leverage can be a very powerful tool to use in your journey towards financial freedom and independence.

Remember that marketing and salesmanship are very important in most real estate.The best place to go to when you are selecting is where sales are happening.  

I am 100% sure that I want my first purchase to be a multifamily home in the Bluegrass area.Also I've heard that ZIllow and other housing sites do not contain all property for sale and that I would need to contact a Real Estate Agent for a more thorogh list of my target area's property.

I would suggest that you interview several Realtors and ask them the following questions, to ascertain if they are truly Investor Friendly, or if they are throwing you a sales pitch.1.

I am real estate sales agent and am getting into investing.

My level of knowledge with real estate investing is limited to the two home purchases and one sale.

If you don't do this, you are essentially giving the buyer a discount on the sales price.

If you are still looking for a great turn key rental I have one in Cleveland that will be ready for sale in the next month or so.

Hello! I will be leaving to japan from California for 6 months. I will have access to internet and a cellphone on hand. Is it possible to make a deal when you are personally not on the ground? 

Hi Everyone,I am needing to find a good wholesale purchase and sale agreement with the "Assign-to" in the agreement that someone has been able to successfully use in the In the Indianapolis, IN area.