Would Love To Find A Pro

[James Jackson]

Hey everyone!

I have been wanting to get moving on real estate investing but never pulled the lever. I am now ready!! I had a bad experience with a rental property in the past (family and they absolutely destroyed my house), so I had reservations. But, know that it is probably the best alternative to get to build retirement funds (I'm 53), reduce my current personal tax burden and one day allow me to show my children and others how to do it.

I am really interested in meeting some people who are in the game and wouldn't mind having someone either ask a lot of dumb questions or help in finding/closing deals. I just want to learn fast and intelligently with a goal of doing my first deal by the end of 2023.

Any takers? LOL. Thanks!

[James Jackson]

Quote from @Brad Larsen:

Quote from @James Jackson:

Hey everyone!

I have been wanting to get moving on real estate investing but never pulled the lever. I am now ready!! I had a bad experience with a rental property in the past (family and they absolutely destroyed my house), so I had reservations. But, know that it is probably the best alternative to get to build retirement funds (I'm 53), reduce my current personal tax burden and one day allow me to show my children and others how to do it.

I am really interested in meeting some people who are in the game and wouldn't mind having someone either ask a lot of dumb questions or help in finding/closing deals. I just want to learn fast and intelligently with a goal of doing my first deal by the end of 2023.

Any takers? LOL. Thanks!

Hi and welcome to BP!

What area/areas are you wanting to network in and invest in?

Brad

 Hey Brad and thank you!

I live in Minneapoils so that would most likely be the appropriate first location?  I've read you should focus where you reside but am not opposed to other markets and/or partnering if appropriate.  And I believe the right market would be single-family homes or duplexes to turn into rental properties. I believe that with the cost of purchase for homes becoming more difficult for a larger portion of the US population, there will be (and is) a greater demand for rentals.  Thoughts?