There are countless lessons I've learned along the way, both as an investor and as a service provider, but these ones were the ones I've benefited from learning the most. 

I definitely recommend going to this--you will meet countless different people in the industry including investors, realtors, property managers, legal and financial advisors, contractors.

I've seen countless Cali investors get screwed in Cleveland because they didn't take the time to understand what it was that they were buying.

Finding high equity distressed or off-market properties is not easy; it takes countless hours searching for county records that meet investment criteria + direct mail is getting expensive every other day that builds a trustworthy relationship.Welcome aboard!

My military background has instilled in me a strong sense of discipline, motivation, and a willingness to learn—qualities I now channel into my pursuit of real estate investing.I’ve been following BiggerPockets since I was about 17, dedicating the past several years to expanding my real estate knowledge through countless podcasts and several books, including Rich Dad Poor Dad, The Millionaire Real Estate Investor, Section 8 Bible, and Inc.

Educating clients about location, importance of class of RE and navigating them to avoid problematic properties is the best ways I have seen investors succeed.I have heard countless of stories of those who bought pre pandemic/early pandemic and are getting swiped sideways.

It's the most critical step in the entire process.Deferred Maintenance: A Financial Blind Spot: I've seen this countless times, especially here in Boise.

Having the right team in place from the start can save you countless headaches down the road and give you confidence as your portfolio grows.Wishing you success and smart investing.Disclaimer: This message is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered legal, tax, financial, or investment advice.

Yes, Mortgage Brokers charge for their product & services but we end up saving borrowers thousands and countless hours of headaches.I've worked for direct lenders & I can tell you one thing, they ARE NOT cheap.Some Direct lenders go & bake in as much as 4 pts per file.While working with a broker you can expect a 1-2.5% fee but that is on top of extremely slim margin mortgage pricing which is not available to a direct consumer/investor.

Having the right team in place from the start can save you countless headaches down the road and give you confidence as your portfolio grows.Wishing you success and smart investing!