I am a newbie in REI and would love to get advice from those who have been doing this a while.  

Off-market deals are key if you go this route, so networking is huge.Out-of-state investing is another option people love, especially in markets like PA (Philly, Scranton) or even down south where prices are lower, and the landlord-tenant laws are more forgiving.

My first home was 6% and my wifes was 8%, so people looking at 7% today as crazy - that was normal.

I love the idea of house hacking, which would absolutely be my first choice.

Over time, I’d like to expand into short-term rentals, buy-and-hold properties, and flips.I’d love to connect and learn from this amazing community.

Over the summer my wife and I bought our first condo with the idea of renting it out later on down the road and kicking off our investment journey.

I would definitely love to connect.

Would love to partner with any of you for a private money loan!

It's sad, we all love our pets, but this is out of control.

I’d love to connect with local real estate agents, lenders, and contractors who can help me navigate this journey.I’m continuing to educate myself on finding, analyzing, and financing deals, and I’m excited to hear any advice or recommendations the community has to offer.Thank you for reading, and I look forward to connecting with many of you!