I'm excited to join this forum and be part of such an incredible network of real estate enthusiasts and professionals.

I have been offered an exclusive Deal by a local "friend"/ semi-mentor in my small town.  8 standard 2/1 apartments -  Quad, duplex, duplex, 1970 Dated buildings, little neglected but liveableOwner finance: 20yr 6%rate with 20k down------------------------------------------------Total purchase 400KCurrent NOI: 41k     Cap: 10         (Tax,Ins,Maint, Util)Gross rent 4500/mth-----------------------------------------------Upgrade, Est repairs: 60k After reno: NOI: 59K   Gross rent: 6100------------------------------------------------Loan pmt: 2865/mth,    34k/yrCurrent Cash flow: 531/mth,  6,378/yrAfter reno Cash Flow: 2131/mth,  25,578/Yr-------------------------------------------------Added info- -Property line Joins with (growing) Community college-Tiny town-The Buildings are Currently "uglyish".- Current Rent is 150$- $200 behind market avg.I am very comfortable in single family homes in this town (own 18 SFH rented and performing well).

You can start real estate investing, reading resources, familiarizing yourself with the Albany, GA market, setting short-term and long-term goals, preparing financially, building a team, conducting property searches, conducting due diligence, making an offer, managing property, and joining local groups.

Welcome to BiggerPockets and thanks for joining!

I actually joined the board to get the rental restrictions changed in the neighborhood.

This can help you objectively compare different markets and make a more informed decision.Also, networking with local real estate professionals or joining investor groups in your target markets can provide valuable insights and help you gain a better understanding of each market's nuances.Would you like more specific insights into the Oklahoma City/Tulsa real estate market?

I left tech in 2021 after 15 years to join my financial advisor's team. 

-join asset owner and investor associations -network with sales-only real estate companies-try to be a guest blog writer on relevant websites (e.g. 

I usually join all the facebook and meetup groups in the area in which I buy and go through 3 months of posts:)  and then connect and meetup and then see..but then I am very patient...

I joined coaching and really liked it.