Tons of opportunities to network and meet other local investors, trades, wholesalers etc.

Start building relationships early with a trustworthy local property manager, a reliable handyman, and a good realtor who understands investor needs-they’ll be your boots on the ground and can help you spot the best opportunities before they hit the open market.It’s an exciting stage you’re in, and the fact that you’re connecting here on BiggerPockets means you’re already setting yourself up for success.

Depending on the market and financing, you might look at condos or townhouses that require smaller down payments, or even partner with someone to increase buying power.I’m in the lending space and see a lot of ways investors stretch their dollars effectively feel free to connect if you want to talk through some strategies for getting the most bang for your buck.

The more money your investor makes, the more properties they can buy, which means the more the property can manage and scale. 

(David Greene has a number of books on wealth building/10 different ways to make money in real estate etc..)Understand your numbers - and as an investor set up a seperate bank account for your business from the start.

And thus, they have priced their home too high, see days on market go up, and eventually price drops until they reach a more realistic price range.Median Sales Price for Raleigh and moreBottom Line: We’re transitioning into a balanced market—investors can leverage greater inventory and longer negotiation windows.

Florida is an expensive market so you're going to have a hard time as an investor putting down 25%.

There are numerous events that real estate investors can attend to expand their knowledge, network with other professionals, and discover new opportunities.

I would ask a local facebook group or real estate investors in your area to firm up pricing.

@Don Konipol wrote   "you can always do what I as a professional real estate investor, syndicator and fund manager has done - flip a coin."