Looking to Learn — Will Work for Experience (Seriously)

[Jacob Cannon]

Hey everyone,

I currently co-own a rental property with my father, and we're managing it together. So far, it's been a great intro into real estate, but I want to level up and get more hands-on experience beyond what I'm doing now.

I’m aware of strategies like house hacking and have been learning as much as I can on my own, but what I’m really looking for is a chance to work with someone more experienced—ideally someone who’s active in the field and wouldn’t mind showing me the ropes.

I’m not even asking to make money. I’m more focused on learning and getting real-world experience. If anyone’s open to taking someone under their wing—whether it’s helping with flips, rentals, acquisitions, or property management—I’m eager, reliable, and willing to help however I can.

If this resonates with anyone or if you have advice on how to best go about this, I’d love to connect. Appreciate all of you who contribute to this community.

Thanks in advance!

[Nicholas L.]

@Jacob Cannon

-go to meetups and network in person.  if you have the time, drive up to the ones in northern Virginia.  some will be pitchfests, and some will not.  go to the pitchfests.  do not buy anything.  use them as a networking session to network for free with other attendees.

-house hack as many times in a row as you can stand.  imagine if you house hacked every 2 years for 10 years.  you could have 5-15 properties just by using your housing payment.

-start your own mastermind with other Jacob Cannons in Richmond.  form a househacking mastermind.  discuss househacking.  share tips on househacking.  encourage each other to househack.

good luck