Quote from @Levonte Wilson: Hi everyone,I’m a new to real estate currently learning the ropes and trying to understand how creative financing actually works in practice.

I definitely understand that there are many risks and no easy path for a beginner in real estate right now.

Yes, that makes sense.

As a landlord or property manager, it’s essential to understand your responsibilities under the Fair Housing Act (FHA) when it comes to tenants with disabilities.

Notes work when you keep it boring and defensible: buy paper you understand, secured by real collateral, at a discount that pays you even if you need extra time.

Understand the key investment points and do Risk adjustment on the expected return.

For most yes, 1031 makes the most sense.

Whether you’re using traditional lenders, private money, or note financing — the key is understanding leverage and building relationships.How did you first learn about funding strategies in real estate?

It’s helped a lot of investors move faster and seize opportunities that might otherwise slip away.From my experience in the space, here are a few key things worth understanding:✅ Private money isn’t “hard money” — terms and relationships are often more personal and negotiable.✅ Transparency and communication are critical.

Investors should fully understand that Section 8 is not a cure-all for Class C & D tenant challenges, it's just trading one set of problems for another.We see too many investors not doing enough research to fully understand all this and making naïve investing decisions.Once you understand the above, you still need to find a property.