We are just starting to plan our property investment strategy.  I have lots of general experience having owned several family homes over the past few years but no specific property investment experience. We are intere...

I’ve been attending my local Real Estate investment club meetings and trying to educate myself.So I guess what I’m really looking for are some success stories.

I personally won't be doing them here in MD, but some people specialize in acquiring those types of properties and I would strongly suggest you to attend local meet ups and try to speak with someone who had done it successfully and never got burned.

Columbus is also home to OSU, which constantly develops real estate, employs lots of jobs, and attracts students from the US and internationally to attend.

Since you're a fellow Detroit'er, what local investment meetings do you attend?

that's why I am doing this forum to keep me accounted for my actions)So... for this week, I think I will put more effort into finishing the two books, "asking questions the Sandler way, and "Prospect the Sandler way", finish all the onboard materials for Exp, attend the team meeting, set up social medias, watch the videos I marked up on the "subto" training vault

I always recommend attending local meetups where you're getting started.

A great way to network and meet people in your local community is to attend in person meet ups.

Hiring a Manager: Decide whether you'll manage the property yourself or hire a property management company.Tenant Screening: Develop a tenant screening process to find reliable renters who meet your criteria.Legal and Tax Considerations:Legal Structure: Consider forming an LLC or another legal entity to protect your personal assets.Tax Implications: Understand tax deductions available for rental properties, including mortgage interest, property taxes, and depreciation.Networking and Education:Real Estate Forums: Participate in forums like this one to learn from experienced investors and ask questions.Local Real Estate Groups: Join local investor meetups or associations to network with professionals in your area.Continued Learning: Attend seminars, webinars, or workshops to stay informed about real estate investing strategies and market updates.Starting with a rental property while keeping your condo as an investment is a great way to begin building wealth through real estate.

Does researching/scheduling/attending  inspections, procuring insurance, etc. count?