New and Aspiring Investor

[Nish Chakilam]

Hi all,

I am a young newbie investor looking to make my first real estate purchase in 2025. Over the last year, I've developed a passion for real estate and want to be able to use it to generate income and secure financial freedom in the long run. My day job is being a financial professional, so I have good experience with underwriting and sales that I believe can be translated to real estate. I live in the Milwaukee area and want to get started investing locally but eventually want to branch out into other cities and states. My goal is to build a portfolio of single family and multi family properties. I want to use this forum to meet other real estate professionals (experienced and newbies) and hopefully find business partners. Looking forward to meeting some great people and hearing about your experiences!

[Pat Parrillo]

Welcome to the community, Nish. It’s awesome to see your passion for real estate and your clear goals for building a portfolio. Your financial background is a huge asset, and it’s great that you’re starting locally in Milwaukee while keeping an eye on future expansion.

If you’re looking to connect with like-minded investors, the Rental Property Association of Wisconsin is a fantastic resource for networking with rental portfolio owners, accessing legal resources, and finding contractors. https://www.aasew.org/

For mentors, funding sources, and flippers, the Milwaukee REIA is another great group to explore. https://www.milwaukeereia.com/

I’m a member of both and find unique value in each—maybe we’ll cross paths at a future meeting!