All input would be appreciated, btw I am using DSCR loan, with 20% down and interest is about 8% a piece with credit about 695, so Lenders welcome to join in this post.

Further, he's using an @gmail.com email address—don't get me wrong, I run my RE business through my primary @gmail accounts set up for the LLCs, but as a legitimate tax-paying lending company? 

So, here at the 6 month check in, here are the things I've been doing since January 2024: *Anchored everything to my WHY, including the motivations and long-term strategy *Joined a local REI group hosted by my church*Researched tax lien investing in Harford County, MD and decided to not play in that space this year*Read a few REI books (Rich Dad Poor Dad, One Rental At A Time, Building Wealth One House at a Time, Wealth Without Cash, Building Real Estate Wealth in a Changing Market)*Subscribed to a bunch of good YouTube channels (BP, ORAAT, Ken McElroy, Coach Carson...)

Two weeks later he tells me that he is joining the army and wants to break his lease. 

It's for this fact that so many join and work under a Brokerage Brand.

Best way to get started IMO is to join a team, that accelerates your learning curve. 

Put it in our Blogging forum.I'll be glad to answer any of your questions, and I'm sure others will join in on the fun!

I first joined BiggerPockets back in 2018 when I was and editor/writer out of the Denver office.

Most “lenders” here are neither legitimate brokers nor real lenders with any decision-making authority. 

I joined Bigger Pockets because I plan to House Hack a Duplex in Missouri.