You also want to go to real estate investor meetups to get reps with people who do what you want to do.

@Eric Johnson welcome to the community 😁

Here are some tips.#2  MINDSET:  Just like some people will NEVER become real estate investors regardless of time, money, related profession, - MOST people will never become real estate investors.   

We are very excited to share your investing journey with you and here to help you reach your goals however we can. 

You're reading a 10 chapter book and tryin to skip the first 4. 

There are plenty of deals in Philly on and off-market from wholesalers, who are pretty decent in Philly compared to other places.You will need to get your GC license here and learn the permitting process and necessity here as well.

It's set up to be accessible and appealing to your audience.

With my STRs here in Tampa Florida.  

I would like to start close to home as I plan to self manage the rental side of it.

You’re going to have to buy at least $1M (or whatever you clear after selling costs.), worth of replacement properties, not $500k.