I’m about to close my first deal and am eager to network with other investors, agents, wholesalers, lenders, and cool folks as I continue my journey. sup

Cook , he's an expert on the mountain. 

My recommendation is to not only read books, but just continue to educate yourself in anyway possible in network with others who have been doing it for a very long time.

Remember, the notion of amassing wealth without investing is a dangerous myth perpetuated by self-proclaimed experts.

And I wish you all continuous success in the Real Estate business. 

For illustration purposes, the investor with engineering and/or construction background may excel building in a market where there is ease in doing business and can build efficiently whereas the doctor may have greater success in the established market where significant barriers already exist but can afford the entry price and can ride the waive of continued appreciation and offset their high salary by depreciating the expensive building they acquired.  

You may be under or over as the market continues to shift!

But also if I'm able to make a deal with the tenant for an early 10 year lease renewal I have the option to sell and reinvest.Any help from you experts in the field would greatly be appreciated

More broadly, would be great to connect with local experts on this forum. 

I have saved $25k over the last 18 months and continue saving $1500/month from my job.