It’s a fantastic way to diversify your portfolio and build long-term wealth.A few pieces of advice:1.

Podcasts and books are another fantastic way to get some knowledge in and help understanding the basics.

Hey @Ian Russell, I'd recommend speaking with @Whitney Nash, she's a fantastic QI and can help you out.

@Kerry Hermann - the posts by @Michael Ewers and @Samuel Coronado were solid advice (I don't know Nita Cook whom Sam referenced, so that's the only part of his post I can not comment on).I second what Michael said about the market here - it was fantastic from 2017 (when I started) through 2022 - then it really started to crater in 2023 (although we still found some deals), and the bottom completely dropped out in 2024 (found one small commercial deal and one residential flip deal in 2024 - that's it). 

Hey fantastic info.

The learning videos are fantastic. 

Tacoma is a fantastic market with a lot of opportunity, so you’re starting in the right place.Here’s how you can connect with local experts and start building your skills:Attend local meetups and networking events.

Detroit seems like a fantastic market with all the ongoing development and investment.

@Pranav PatelStarting your real estate journey with $50K saved and a strong income ahead is a fantastic position to be in.

That's fantastic.