We have a few single family properties under our belt and our last investment was a new construction duplex, and are interested in leaning into the small multifamily a bit more. 

I’ll be earning my first real estate business belt in a short while.

@Travis Timmons - on the surface you are possibly right. in 2010 I looked at my business partner and said we can't afford to buy any rentals right now.in hindsight it wasn't a lack of funds it was a lack of resourcefulness holding us bacK.We could have found someone to partner with and done many dealsin this case if a quality deal takes 60K and you have 30K, do you have anyone you would partner with to cover the other 30K and get a deal under your belt?

Your idea of renting out your current home could be a great way to get your first investment property under your belt, especially if you can get close to breaking even or slightly positive cash flow.

You might also consider co-sponsoring your first few deals, to get some deals under your belt without having to do all the heavy lifting yourself. 

Drew,Much respect for getting two flips under your belt.

But Fayetteville’s a great first step — get that first one under your belt, learn the process, then scale into Raleigh later for long-term wealth.

Somehow, in a market that is not forgiving at all, many seem to think that buying a heavy rehab in the rust belt will lead to the foundation of a solid portfolio and sustainable success.

You’re already ahead of the game with real ownership experience under your belt, even if it came with a few challenges!

With 7 years under your belt you'd think you'd have a better handle on the situation.