It's an amazing place to learn and grow in real estate.

🚀Disclaimer: I am a licensed real estate broker associate in Florida, but I am not a lender, financial advisor, or attorney.

I'd highly suggest getting to some local meetup groups in MKE:  https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521-real-estate-events-...When you say you are considering alternative financing options, what does that mean?

The property is always a close second, and the borrower must always make money.I attended a real estate club recently where they played “Shark Tank.”

@Jose Saladin Purchasing your sister’s home as a live-in rental offers instant equity (~$170K), tax benefits, and landlord experience, making it a solid first step into real estate investing.

And while nothing is foolproof the most consistent method of finding good vendors is relying on OTHER real estate investors that have worked with those vendors.

But, you may want to check out Bryt Software, it was a real game changer for us.   

Like everything in real estate, it comes down to negotiating a good deal upfront.

With your real estate background in TX and NC, you’re in a great position to transition into investing.

Hi @Sam M.there are great answers on this post but I want to clarify something.In a real estate transaction most of the items are negotiable.