Module 1: Introduction to Real Estate Investing
Objective: Understand the basics of real estate investing and its potential for building wealth.
Topics Covered:
What is real estate investing?
Types of real estate investments (residential, commercial, rental properties, etc.)
The benefits and risks of real estate investing
Understanding the real estate market and its cycles
Basic terminology in real estate
 
Module 2: The Basics of Budget-Friendly Real Estate Investing
Objective: Learn how to invest in real estate on a budget.
Topics Covered:
How much capital do you need to start?
Creative financing options for beginners
Understanding leverage and financing with little money down
Using Other People's Money (OPM) for investments
Finding and evaluating low-cost real estate opportunities
 
Module 3: Finding and Analyzing Investment Properties
Objective: Learn how to find the right investment properties and analyze their potential for profitability.
Topics Covered:
How to research real estate markets
Finding undervalued properties (foreclosures, auctions, fixer-uppers)
Evaluating properties using key metrics (price, condition, location)
How to use online tools and resources for property analysis
Real estate investing strategies for beginners (fix-and-flip, buy-and-hold, rental properties)
 
Module 4: Financing Your First Investment Property
Objective: Learn about financing options and how to secure funding for your first property.
Topics Covered:
Traditional vs. alternative financing options
Using government-backed loans (FHA, VA)
Private money lenders, hard money loans, and seller financing
How to negotiate financing terms
Understanding credit and how it affects your financing options
 
Module 5: The Ins and Outs of Property Management on a Budget
Objective: Understand how to manage your properties effectively without spending too much money.
Topics Covered:
The basics of property management (rent collection, maintenance, etc.)
How to screen tenants effectively
DIY property management vs. hiring a property manager
Maintaining your property on a budget
Handling repairs and maintenance on a limited budget
 
Module 6: Real Estate Investing Strategies for Beginners
Objective: Learn affordable strategies that can help grow your real estate portfolio.
Topics Covered:
Buy and hold strategy
House hacking (renting out part of your home)
Fix-and-flip with minimal upfront investment
Wholesaling real estate on a budget
Real estate partnerships and joint ventures
 
Module 7: Legal and Tax Considerations for Budget Investors
Objective: Understand the legal and tax aspects of real estate investing and how they affect your finances.
Topics Covered:
The basics of real estate law (contracts, leases, etc.)
Tax benefits of real estate investing (deductions, depreciation)
How to protect your assets legally
Understanding LLCs and property ownership structures
Real estate taxes and strategies for minimizing them
 
Module 8: Scaling Your Real Estate Investments and Planning for the Future
Objective: Learn how to expand your real estate portfolio over time and make long-term plans for wealth-building.
Topics Covered:
How to use your first property to fund more investments
Strategies for growing your real estate portfolio with little money
Setting long-term financial goals for your real estate investments
Identifying opportunities for passive income
Building a team (real estate agents, contractors, property managers)