As a beginner investor based in the Seattle metro area, I'm eager to learn from your experiences and share my journey as I get started in this field.My current strategy is to focus on live-and-flip for the first three deals (looking for my second deal) to gain hands-on experience while building equity and learning the ins and outs of renovation and the local market. 

After many years of listening to BP/Real Estate Podcasts, reading, and building up my finances, I believe there’s no better time than now to finally jump into the real estate world.

I definitely plan on building a team in the market we select. 

I’m passionate about real estate and am working towards building my investment portfolio, with a goal of acquiring five rental properties over the next five years.I’m here to connect with like-minded individuals, learn from experienced investors, and share knowledge along the way.

If you like stocks and don't have a lot of interest in building a portfolio in MN there's no point in keeping.

As of right now I am planning on using Q1 to learn how to analyze deals and build my team. 

But I purchased land in cash and leveraged it to build a new construction stick built home.

It’s a solid way to build wealth over time.Good luck!

You'll find the most success in a place you are familiar with and where you can build a solid team.

In Reno and metro areas, insurance companies primarily focus on roofs, the age of the building, wiring updates, and water pipes, as mentioned @Cameron Moore.