Your time is too valuable to chase this lost money.

@Josh MillerEverybody watches sports, does not mean they are all professional athletes.

My lumber company taking me fishing  Hunting and sport tickets.. dealing with Agents  borrowers contractors title companies seeing a huge part of the US in my travels..

Stop hanging out with your deadbeat buddies that spend all day drinking, talking sports, and otherwise wasting away.

Does anyone have any valuable advice on the necessary first steps to get started. 

I'm particularly passionate about long term investments in Metro Atlanta.Outside of real estate, I enjoy watching sports, running, and spending time with my family!

some more valuable data :several suburbs and smaller cities have seen significant population growth in the years following the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly those located in the South and West regions of the United States.

I'm of the opinion that having a investor-friendly realtor that has a track record of success working with investors and has helped people do multiple deals is the most valuable member of your team.

To all those that have replied,I wanted to extend a heartfelt thank you for taking the time to provide me with valuable advice.

You'll gain valuable insights into tenant relations, property maintenance, and financial management.