Advice for getting started.

[Randy Tilson]

Hi there!  I wouldn't necessarily call myself new to real estate, however I am wanting to expand and shift directions a bit.  Asking for help is not necessarily one of my strong points, however I truly believe in the knowledge that exists within this forum, and I would highly value any and all mentorship that may be available to help get me going in the right direction.  Currently, I am a seasoned Contractor / Residential Builder working for clients.  I would like to expand and take on projects of my own, starting with home flips.  I have home equity that I could use to get going, however it would be a stretch to handle both the acquisition and repairs of a property.   I feel like it may be good to also establish a relationship with a lender to streamline future projects.  To summarize, I am fully equipped, licensed, and knowledgeable to handle all aspects of the actual repair, however my ignorance lies within the funding (hard money) and the business aspects of home flipping.  Thanks in advance for any and all advice you all have!   

[Randy Tilson]

Thanks Patrick, I will definitely look into attending those groups.  I really appreciate your time in providing those suggestions as well.  It's certainly nice to have the input from individuals from within the industry.