We started a Dayton Ohio MeetUp specifically for local networking.

I’m not in Tyler, but I know how important it is to find like-minded people when starting out.

They don't want you saying to start in 2 weeks but your framer takes longer and now they can't start for 4 weeks.

Love your mindset—real estate is a long game, and you're starting with the right attitude!

Thirty years ago I started purchasing and living in properties in upcoming inner city neighborhoods that required renovation.

If you just hire the cheapest or first PMC you speak with and it turns into a bad experience, please don’t assume ALL PMC’s are bad and start trashing PMC’s in general.

Good job on getting started. 

Start with BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginners Guide (free).

Quote from @Andrew Swaim: hey everyone, I have a couple investment properties but i have never found a awesome discounted deal, the last BRRRR i did was just alright, i started using deal machine but all my cold calling is coming up empty, the wholesalers in my area have been sending out crap.

The Hilltop Mall (standard shopping mall, Macys, JC Penny, escalators, if you were alive in the 90s you know),  in Richmond CA was purchased in 2021, but the buyers aren't doing any of our brilliant peanut gallery suggestions.