Hey @Wesley Peixoto, I'd love to connect and chat about real estate.

Industrial real estate in Rochester, NY is hotter than ever.

Quote from @John Reagan Johnson: I am new to the real estate industry and am looking to connect and exchange businessIf you are new I would suggest something totally different. 

Now do not get me wrong, tech has its place in real estate, but it’s not a replacement for expertise.

After 20+ years in real estate partnerships, here's what actually puts you on the IRS radar (and what doesn't):REAL Red Flags That Matter:The Partner Complaint TriggerDisgruntled partner files Form 8082K-1 disputesPartnership disputes leading to tax filingsReal Impact: Instant IRS attentionSuspicious Loss ClaimsLosses exceeding investmentArtificial basis inflationSudden large losses without economic realityExample: $100K investment claiming $500K lossesRelated Party GamesCircular property flipsBelow-market transfersFamily partnership schemes without substanceWatch Out: IRC §267 and §707(b) violationsDebt Engineering Red FlagsBasis inflation schemesArtificial guarantee arrangementsPartner debt shifts near year-endCritical: IRC §752 compliance matters!

Quote from @Chris Magistrado: This is a terrible idea.87% of all real estate agents quit within two years.

Start by reading the Ultimate Real Estate Investing Guide: https://www.biggerpockets.com/guides/ultimate-real-estate-investing-guide/introduction2.

Which may not be good news as it may constitute a disability in a broader sense?

I would visit local meetups for real estate investing, and also network with agents in your area that work with a lot of investors.

@Michael LabudzkiWhat category of commercial real estate are you considering?