Start with wholesaling
Find distressed properties
Build a buyers list
Use direct mail, cold calling, and driving for dollars
Negotiate contracts with assignment clauses
Assign contracts to cash buyers for a fee
Offer seller financing
Use lease options
Partner with investors who provide capital
Bring deals, not money, to the table
Become a bird dog for local investors
Earn referral fees where allowed
Get a real estate license
Work as an agent to earn commissions and learn the market
Use house hacking with low-down-payment loans if eligible
Look for seller-financed deals
Target motivated sellers with equity
Use private money from friends, family, or local investors
Joint venture with an experienced partner
Start with real estate marketing services
Learn comps, contracts, and local laws
Network at investor meetups and REIA groups
Build credibility with consistent follow-up
Reinvest every fee into the next deal
Focus on skills before capital
Avoid overleveraging and bad contracts
Use creative financing strategies
Analyze deals before making offers
Start small and scale with profits