I think at this time, while I focus on my fellowship, I will continue to read, engage on the forums, and educate myself regarding REI and the opportunities that are available out there.I think right now I only have time for passive investing (syndications), but once I become an attending, my fiancee and I should have more time, and I'd like to use my solid income as a physician to purhcase some properties (single fam or multi fam, or possibly in partnerships).

@David VaughnIn general I agree with what you have said however I have had this happen......house sitting for 6 mo, make an offer at asking, be told there is a new interested party, not adjust my offer because I think they are blowing smoke, loose the deal because there was another offer.I think it is common place for agents or wholesalers to re engage tire kickers when they get an offer.At the end of the day I tend to offer what I am willing to pay no more no less.

If a wholesaler screws around town, the big players will learn that very quickly and will stop dealing with the person.

Scoured BP for podcasts, blogs, etc to find out who the great players are?

Engaging in the process led me to investigate real estate investment and subsequently to BP.

You can use this tool to figure out that part: https://docs.google.com/document/d/100dRzu-iQEIZbR1adxIASdH2...Once you have that you should engage a local broker to discuss the options for those types of uses in your market and they will be able to help you understand the overall picture and cap rates of the various options.

Most of the real big players are counting their entire teams volume.

I count on God, because he has been and still is my first sponsorHe will provide me a lot of referrals and connections.However, I still want you to help me build my careerjust finished the Keller William prep classI will get my Real estate licence within 3 to 6 monthsPlease do not hesitate to connect, engage with me along the way.Lots of Love#realestate #Georgiastate #Atlanta #newbeginning

By the time you get to know the market, you'll have a better understanding of the players, including the wholesalers and investors.

You can find out a lot that way too.Finally - know that there are usually plenty of seasoned players bidding against you.