Spoken to a few people that have done them, but haven't found a real expert in the matter thus far. 

Welcome to BP - what strategy are you looking to pursue for your first real estate investment?

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Since I am a Real Estate Broker I was able to negotiate the contract and purchase it less than asking price.

Hello everyoneI am new here and want to get started in real estate.

But I would remain open to long-term rental as an option as this seems like a more stable option in terms of income, again this may be my inexperience talking.However, I have always  been somewhat risk averse and investing in real estate is always a big venture, in my opinion/experience, in terms of capital.

Find a real estate attorney in your area, ask them to draft a contract for you, if that's what you want. 

I am a real estate agent trying to make new connections that is looking into property investing in the future. 

I learned about them from a Rent to Retirement podcast where they interviewed a former W2 FT sales guy in tech (that's me today...) turn real estate investor.

Population decline has slowed, and key neighborhoods are seeing real growth.