For first flips better to start with a  small cosmetic rehab  until you get to know the process and the team well.

Start small with strategies like house hacking, leveraging your hands-on skills for value-add properties, and building a strong team or network to reduce risks.

I have a team of two who do texting campaigns and one who does cold calls.

Then you'll need to build a team of contractors to handle renovations and to help with things such as property inspections.

But even those who decide they don't need a mentor still need a team (loan broker, property manager, contractor, etc.).

Hi @Eric JohnsonAs you bein your real estate investing journey I would suggest that you assemble your team of pros around you (like the avengers) AKA Your Core 41.

I have a robust team of mortgage lenders, title companies and RE attorneys.

Hi BiggerPockets team,I am a rookie US real estate investor searching for financing options for my first deal.Personal ProfileCitizenship: IsraeliI do not have US citizenship or a long-term visa.Investment GoalsLong-term rentals in good B/B+ locationsLow-maintenance propertiesKansas City, MO/KS, or its suburbsI am familiar with what https://lendai.us is offering, but I am trying to find other alternatives.Thank you!

Hmm, that means you haven't built your team yet.

Best of luck building your team and making your investment work for you!