Real estate is different from traditional investing, but it’s something you can pick up quickly once you start exploring deals and talking to people in the space.If your goal is early financial freedom, real estate can definitely help you get there.

I know notes are kind of a niche within real estate, but I’ve found they open up some interesting opportunities compared to traditional rentals or flips.

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Traditional Sale ( What they think they will get )Sale price: $425,000Real estate commission (6%): $25,000Closing costs: $13,500Estimated Capital gains (Unc Sam): $35,787Seller walks away with : $350,213 ..

That being said, I would expect an itemized receipt that breaks down, what had to be done. 

I'm going to college after HS to be a youth pastor but I want money as well.I see that MHP have the potential cash flow really well and there's a lot of upsides.Can anyone tell me about their process to purchasing a MHP and how they got the capital to get started.Or if you have any advice on how to get your first deal that's something other than a traditional buy and hold property. 

Separate “must-do for safety/function” from “nice-to-have to increase ARV.”For BRRRR, the only things that must be done upfront are the items an appraiser, inspector, or tenant would flag as functional or safety issues, plumbing, electrical, bathroom addition, paint, etc.

Sharing a recent scenario that I think other investors might find useful — especially anyone who’s self-employed or juggling multiple income streams.A homeowner needed to pull cash from their primary residence to renovate their second home, but traditional full-documentation guidelines were pushing the DTI too high to qualify.

All of those items were handled and repaired before closing, which gave me a lot of confidence in the team and the property.

Sometimes you can negotiate terms that mimic a traditional mortgage but close much faster.