Hi I’m Derek I’m new to BP. As a Canadian looking to invest in the states I’m wondering if there is any like minded Canadians in here who would be willing to chat! 

I am new and interested in learning more about property investment and how it works.1.

Your financial background is a huge asset, and it’s great that you’re starting locally in Milwaukee while keeping an eye on future expansion.If you’re looking to connect with like-minded investors, the Rental Property Association of Wisconsin is a fantastic resource for networking with rental portfolio owners, accessing legal resources, and finding contractors. https://www.aasew.org/For mentors, funding sources, and flippers, the Milwaukee REIA is another great group to explore. https://www.milwaukeereia.com/I’m a member of both and find unique value in each—maybe we’ll cross paths at a future meeting!

If you’re open to learning more, I’m happy to share resources or insights from my own investing experience there.

Having family with trades is a huge benefit, even if they don't do the work, utilize them as a resource. 1.

Any good resources for learning about hard money loans?

You can hear real-world examples of how others have built their investment portfolio and (hopefully) learn to avoid their mistakes.4.

Learning from those who had already paved the way, I earned my real estate and mortgage broker licenses, equipping myself with the tools to dive into the market.But knowledge alone wasn’t enough—I needed mentorship.

Any advice/resources would be greatly appreciated. 

So, if you don't know how to build financial models, there are some available that are pretty good online (adventures in CRE is a great resource).