Prioritize properties with rental potential, plan for reserves and tenant strategies, and stay patient as you network and learn.

Although we do have our own money in every project we do, we rely heavily on our network of Private Lender's.

Also, we will be having a free REI networking event Feb 6th if you're in the Milwaukee area.

You get out there and put deals together with your eyes wide open to avoid as much as you can. 

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.

My wife and I are in the process of looking for our first investment property and look forward to networking with the BP community.

I'd done some reading in the past and thought a few of the main Canadian banks had such specialty trust divisions that could help you with plan setup.As for finding investments, networking with other investors, real estate agents, etc. is the way to go.Brian, from what I've heard is that CAN banks  make it extremely difficult to setup. 

With fully paid-off properties and significant equity, your options are wide open.I had a friend in Connecticut who ended up investing in Phoenix and he was in a situation much like yours - an inherited property and equity to work with.

I'm looking to network with people investing, selling, and rehabbing.  

It would also be important to network with other investors, stay informed about regional market shifts, and leverage any available incentives to maximize my investment potential.Good luck!