Newbie looking to get into flipping and rentals... any tips?

[Otis Bevel]

Hello Everyone,

My journey to real estate investing started when I decided not to pursue health-professional school because of the high cost of debt. I calculated, upon graduation I would be over $300k in debt. That's not what I wanted and overall I lost interest in the professional. Real estate was my backup option because my parents have been involved in the profession for over 30 years. I am currently in the process of my first flip through hard money. I also want to build a rental portfolio with flipping on the side. I need a strategy. Any tips?

[Maria Stewart]

There are a few forums you might want to review to help your knowledge. Here are a few I replied to: 

https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/311/topics/35...

https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/49/topics/352...

I would also review this group: 

https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/12-starting-o...