There are many routes to go when starting to find leads it all depends on your budget and experience.

It’s incredible that his experience would be so similar to mine.

I would research as much as I can on those markets and join your local investment Facebook groups as well because there are local investors who can share more experiences as well. 

I can say my personal experience has been pretty mediocre.

You don't need to know everything to get started; you need a foundation to build on, and the rest will come through experience and then refining your education.You can build a basic understanding of investing in 3-6 months.

That was a learning experience.  

However, after you get some experience, you probably want to get a Private Lender since this will allow you to keep the majority of the profits.

@Keith AngellFrom my experience, both a HELOC and refinancing have their advantages depending on your goals.

I'd love to hear anyone's experience in the construction of a duplex on land.

Would it be a good idea to get a real estate license and work in real estate or are there other options to get in Missouri to get real estate experience without a license?