I disagree with asking your CPA what they like unless your Tax CPA is an expert in the same specific industry you are in. 

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So, let's try some local real estate meetup groups.

I'm not sure why not - one of the great parts about real estate investing is that you can build a team around you for aspects you aren't as strong at or simply want to delegate to someone/expert and do the others yourself - look up "Core 4" for example - where you can have an agent, lender, manager, contractor all at once for your investments and can theoretically just let them do all the interactive work

Remember, the notion of amassing wealth without investing is a dangerous myth perpetuated by self-proclaimed experts.

Mine was also out of state, in a town I’d never visited, and I relied heavily on videos from my agent.This sounds like a tough first deal, but it seems like you have some capital on the side, which will be useful as you face the upcoming challenges and learn from those expensive early mistakes.Regarding the subject of this post, “help me adjust my expectations,” I’d recommend assuming that; repairs will cost twice as much as you estimate, maintenance and vacancy rates will likely double from your initial projections, there’s a very real chance you may lose money on this deal.That said, there are ways to mitigate these risks by:- Keep asking questions here on BP and connecting with local experts- Stay proactive and communicative with your agent and property manager.And remember “Inspect what you expect.”Im not trying to discourage you but to help reset your expectations.

A trusted real estate agent and a lender can guide you through the process, explain the help that’s out there, and connect you with resources to make buying a home a reality.Bottom LineIf you’re ready to stop wondering if buying a home is possible and start exploring solutions, connect with an expert agent and trusted lender.

Also, I'm a civil engineering expert in Building Information Modeling.

Allen, go out of your local area to invest.  

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