Newbie from Kinston NC

[Marvin Bonner]

Hello everyone. I'm Marvin Bonner and I am highly interested in starting real estate investing. I am a food inspector working on a graveyard shift and looking to invest part time initially. I feel my availability during most business hours will help me find deals by driving the neighborhood. I am reading many books and saving! My goals for 2018 are to: continue saving for down payments, flip one house, and/or acquire one property this year with a cash flow of at least $300. My cousin is a contractor and has committed to helping me with repairs and upgrades and maybe even become a partner on some flips. Any help, insight or tips from investors or realtors is greatly appreciated!