All Forum Posts by: Kerlous Tadres

I would say yes and no. I want cash-flow to protect anything that goes wrong, but I also want properties in areas I trust 

We have 5 doors right now and it's been pretty simple to achieve scale if you have the right system and buy in good areas. Cash-flow isn't the most important thing because if I want to hold on to a property long-term I want it in a better area

Hey Adam, welcome to BP! I would start looking into whatever your strategy is, whether it's cash-flow or appreciation. From there, I would figure out where and what will help you get there to whatever your strategy is. I recommend building a CORE 4 with a great realtor, contractor, property manager, and attorney. 

Hey Shima, welcome to BP. I would say the biggest thing I would do is to build a team of CORE 4 with a great realtor, contractor, property manager, and attorney

I’d recommend starting with a small multifamily in a solid, working-class area; it’s the best balance of cash flow and appreciation. Once you get comfortable managing or rehabbing, you can scale into bigger or commercial deals with your core team in place.

I’d recommend starting with something low-stress but wealth-building, like house hacking or a small duplex. You can live in one unit and rent the other, which helps cover your mortgage and gets you learning by doing. If that doesn’t fit your lifestyle, another good route is buying a turnkey rental in a strong cash-flow market like parts of the Midwest. The returns might not make you rich overnight, but the combination of cash flow, appreciation, and loan paydown quietly builds wealth over time.

Hey Alonzo, I'd recommend starting by building genuine relationships with local investors and agents in the markets you're most interested in. Start analyzing deals regularly, even if you're not ready to buy yet. Learn what a good deal actually looks like. If you share which market you're targeting or what strategy (BRRRR, flips, rentals, etc.) you're leaning toward, I or others here can give you more specific insights.

Hey @Evan Rekowski, I'd recommend starting simple and focusing on getting your first house hack right after graduation. That's how I got into real estate. I bought a duplex, lived in one unit, and rented the other; my tenant basically covered my mortgage. It gave me cash flow, equity growth, and confidence to buy my next deal. You'll learn how to screen tenants, handle maintenance, and manage a property, all while living in it. That experience is way more valuable than reading or analyzing from the sidelines. Start saving now, build your credit, and talk to a lender about FHA or 5% down options.

Hey @Alan Izawa, I always recommend a lead inspection if you plan to rent or renovate, since anything pre-1978 can have lead paint. Radon testing is cheap and worth doing, especially in the Midwest. Knob-and-tube wiring can be a deal-breaker for lenders and insurers, so plan to update it. I also like to check for galvanized plumbing, clay sewer lines, and foundation issues. 

You can find off-market deals or bring solid leads; that’ll get any investor’s attention fast.