It all depends on your market.

My goal is to get started with minimal upfront costs by leveraging smart deal structures and hands-on value creation.

Members coming on here using fake aliases is B/S.

We have sold on paperstac, lots of brokers on there that never close.

Setting clear goals will guide your decisions and help you stay focused on properties that align with your vision.

We manage small-to-mid-sized portfolios (1–20 units) for clients in New Jersey with Proactive Property Management, and we’ve tested a few property management platforms over the years, so I’m happy to share what’s worked and what hasn’t.What we’re currently using:We’re back on Buildium, and it’s been a great fit, especially for a growing portfolio.What we like most:1.

I over-analyzed and passed on a lot of good deals.

Being part of the industry will certainly bring forward valuable connections that can grow into partnerships & other opportunities in the future.If your goal is to invest in rentals, you can begin your RE agent career by focusing on those property types - i.e. multifamily listings, absentee-owned properties, distressed properties, etc.Market to those property owners in an effort to establish a relationship and possibly sell their property when the time arises.You'll get hands-on selling experience while focusing on the exact niche you'd like to get involved with as an investor.

In some cases, small multifamily properties (duplexes, triplexes) are giving people a shot at breaking even or getting close—but the margins are still thin unless you're bringing a big chunk of cash or doing value-add work.Real estate is always hyper-local, and while pricing trends in San Diego might feel stagnant, places like Temecula or Murrieta could offer a little more breathing room if you're open to heavy due diligence and hands-on investing.

Can you sit on those properties for two years?