She read Rich Dad Poor Dad, got angry at herself for not having built multiple income streams... and decided to do something about it! Tricia Baxter is a real estate rookie who got in the game in her mid-40s. In this episode, she shares how she built a healthy portfolio of small multifamily properties on the Jersey Shore. Tricia's a busy professional with her own law practice, but she still decided to self-manage when she got started—namely, to learn the ropes and create standard operating procedures, which came in handy when she eventually hired a property manager (spoiler: that's her MVP!). This episode is full of great tips for anyone who aspires to treat their real estate investing like the business it is! In This Episode We Cover:Self-managing your first property as a learning exerciseWhy Tricia chose to buy long-term rentals in a touristy areaHow she finds great vendors using private Facebook groupsHow to handle raising below-market rentsHer tips for financing deals creativelyJuggling real estate with a demanding careerThe importance of multiple income streamsAnd SO much more!Links from the ShowReal Estate Rookie Facebook GroupFelipe's InstagramAshley's InstagramBiggerPockets PodcastTony RobbinsRobert KiyosakiBiggerPockets InsightsBiggerPockets Wealth MagazineBiggerPockets CalculatorsCheck the full show notes here: http://biggerpockets.com/rookie18