Use your skills to network with local investors and professionals by attending meetups in the Conroe and Houston area, joining online forums, and connecting with property managers or realtors.

Is there any place on this website that that focuses on investors that got in the game late.

Any tips, warnings, or real-life lessons are welcome! 

It's a whole new world to me and throughout the dozen books and hundred podcasts I've listened to so far I've waffled back and forth from feeling encouraged and excited to feeling like getting into the game in my area would be unattainable... and then back to being encouraged.

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So I’m trying to come up with a game plan  Conventional loans do require 25% down on an investment property.

Yes, operations is a big part of that, especially for anyone that wants to be a business for the long-term.If I were you, I would be talking to office brokers about partnering more than an online forum.   

If you're in the market for an STR on the Oregon Coast (or really anywhere for that matter) here are some tips to be successful this year: - Know your market.

My biggest goal for this year is just to get into the game of real estate 

Yes, I am looking for an online platform to begin self-managing too.