Quote from @Secoya Jenkins: Hi everyone,My name is Secoya, and I’m a real estate developer and designer focused on multifamily and commercial projects in Bergen and Passaic County, New Jersey and other strategic growth markets.I’m here to learn from experienced investors, share insights from the development side, and connect with people passionate about creating value through smart design and strong market fundamentals.I’m particularly interested in building relationships with investors, brokers, and fellow developers who see opportunity in well-located, underutilized properties and emerging submarkets.Looking forward to connecting with like-minded folks here!

-The average monthly rental income, even from higher MTR amounts, is producing at best a minimal positive cash flow and a very poor CoC. 

Purchase price: $80,000 Cash invested: $32,500 This buy-and-hold flip is a textbook example of strategic real estate investing done right.

You want an accountant who can help you strategize and who is responsive when you want to know the consequences of the financial decisions you are making throughout the year.Good luck.

Homes that are turnkey and well-positioned are still selling efficiently.2025 Home Price Forecasts: Modest Gains ExpectedNational data shows a mixed but generally positive outlook for 2025:SourceForecastFannie Mae+4.1%CoreLogic+3.3%HPES+3.3%Wells Fargo+3.0%NAR+3.0%MBA+1.3%Zillow-1.9%The average forecast across all sources is +2.3%, pointing to steady, moderate growth rather than aggressive appreciation or a downturn.Exit Strategy Implications for InvestorsFix-and-Flip: Focus on shorter rehabs and strategic improvements.

Given your long-term goal of building an investment portfolio and your willingness to leverage, Option 2—putting 10% down—may be the more strategic choice.

Pre-paid card to be purchased with your credit card and then buy a money order- seems burdensome- not sure if totally doable.If anyone has thought of strategic ways and would share, TIA.Anna  In most cases, your servicer will not accept payments via credit card.

It may be helpful to start with an online academy course that lays the groundwork for what to expect getting into the REI game and how to position yourself strategically to begin the journey.Let me know if you'd like more info on something like that!

@Anthony Hilliard You're in a great position to start investing, with strong equity, low debt, and clear long-term rental goals.

With around $70K and a flexible starting point in Macon, you're in a strong position to house hack in areas within 1–2 hours of Dallas, GA.