I’m brainstorming ideas on how I can market myself to potential mentors in the STR game in order to gain experience.

Currently, I have a weekly check in with my current contractor, but alot of time it is a chasing game.

Unfortunately it's a game, and it's just gotten more and more convoluted since TX doesn't regulate Roofing, like foundation work, so anyone can grab a hammer and ladder to say "I'm a roofer!"

So many "investors" bury themselves in complex, expensive situations to protect themselves from some unknown threat to their non-existent business.Figure out if you have any shooting skills (or even enjoy the game) before spending money on $600 Nikes or an indoor basketball court. 

Stuff I've Looked At & ConclusionInitially, I thought of looking into the foreclosure game.

A good way into it may be doing a house hack or live and flip then pulling the equity out in a refinance.Tons of ways to make money in this game!

The core principles in The Book on Rental Property Investing still hold up, but higher interest rates definitely change the game.

Look, we were for most part playing a game of American Football for a long time.

Real estate is a slow game, but over time, it can help you build significant wealth.

Even in high-cost markets, creative financing or partnering with experienced investors could help you get in the game.