New to REI; looking to learn and connect

[Mike Sfera]

Hi all, looking to get into real estate investing for cash flow and appreciation with my wife.  Looking to learn as much as we can and build our network.

[Nathan Gesner]

Quote from @Mike Sfera:

@Blake Clothier are management companies turnkey providers or is that a company that specializes in those services?  How much do they charge?

A turnkey provider usually buys the property, renovates it, sells it to you, and then manages it for you. They make money on every step of the process, and there's a lot of incentive for them to exaggerate what your returns will be. Tread lightly.