Most investors start with 1 unit a year or so. 

First red flag is if they say that they will shop your deal with a few different investors.  

I am looking to connect with local investors and will be looking to make my first investment soon as well.

Hello,I am a real estate investor located to Southeast MA, I own and manage a small portfolio of 23 units and am looking to expand and scale out of state as the returns and market have been quite difficult in my area: due to CAP Rates, specific building class I am looking to invest in, and rising interest rates/minimal inventory, as well as it would be nicer to be diversified and in a more landlord friendly state.  

Your question is one that most Chicago investors, including myself, have gone back and forth on many times. 

These days all investors need to have more realistic expectations.

Need Advice from Experienced Investors!

Go to some networking events in the area and meet other investors. 

Can you please adviseThanks As an investor a crucial member to your investment team should be a great attorney.   

And then finding an experienced active investor and putting passive IRA money into a deal with them and learning the ropes along the way.First of all, does this sound reasonable?