My goal is to learn as much as I can, connect with experienced investors, and start building my portfolio.I believe wholesaling offers a great opportunity to get my foot in the door without the large upfront capital required for traditional investments.

There are plenty of markets, a lot of people choose the Midwest.

Any thoughts on how to choose - what metrics to evaluate, resources to read to help? 

My goal is to make connections, grow my understanding of real estate, and answer any architecture related questions for those that need help.- Jared

I have been eyeing a few brokerages around that general location and was wondering if anyone familiar with the area had any recommendations regarding which brokerage to pick, as there are quite a few to choose from.

Quote from @River Sava: Hey April - Refinancing after a year if there's limited equity depends on your goals—lowering your monthly payment, cashing out, or switching loan types.The process usually involves checking your current loan terms, appraised value, and credit situation.

If you choose an area or decide to work with people who will take up more time due to the low cost of entry, you may end up paying more in the long run. 

Regardless of which state you choose, be sure to maximize your liability on your renters policy and get an umbrella - this will protect you more than any LLC will. 

Hi BP, would like to hear feedback from all you folks in or near the Kansas City area,Currently I'm looking for a software to help me generate leads, but there's so many of them to choose from, I don't know which is best suited for my area.

Our ultimate goal is to get into real estate development along with buying rental properties.