Don't try to build a buyer's list with no experience and no active under contract.

I'm an active-duty military (retiring soon).

I am long but I also do fix and flips actively and consistently.

Readers should seek professional advice.

If I were you, I’d consider chatting with a property management firm active in that area...SlateHouse Group’s name comes up in local investor circles now and then...just to get a sense of what rents are really doing on the ground.

Focus on connecting with investors, flippers, and landlords who are actively buying.

One key tip as you begin is to connect with local investors who are active in the markets you're considering.

Hello! My name is Jared Smith and I have been involved in various real estate investments since 2006 when we did our first flip in the PNW all on a CC! (not recommended). In 2017 we started our journey with long-term ...

Active?

I would do this first before engaging an agent unless you are extremely active.