To guide potential investors effectively, I've created a five-step guide that outlines the main purposes of investment in real estate.Step 1: Identifying GoalsThe first step is to help investors identify their goals clearly.

Just make sure you have a solid local team (property manager, agent, contractor).

As a first-first step, make sure you've bought the license for a real estate CRM that caters to your business.

What is the next step? 

According to the most recent data from the Census and the National Association of Realtors (NAR), roughly 1 in 5 homes for sale right now is new construction.

I recommend playing with the Bigger Pockets Rent Estimator Calculator while you are considering your various finance options (and offer amount) to make sure that whatever financing option you go with the property will still cash flow for you after all expenses are covered.

Some use the cash flow to fund their hobbies but at least 2 of the people have completely replaced their W2 jobs and reap the benefits of their investing.  

Hello everyone, I am new to real estate and I am doing a lot of reading and reaching to make sure I make the right deals.

Buying your first home is a big milestone – and the right support is going to make it a whole lot easier.Because while this process might be brand new to you, it’s not new to your agent.

Get up to speed on contracts and local rules and regulations (for instance are you able to do short term Airbnb rental or does it have to be long term), other areas also require inspection.