If there is not one in your area, look for the closest biggest city or consider starting one for your area.3.

You can start by going to www.narpm.org to search their directory of managers.

LENDBASE has the following feesConventional:1% origination fee$500 doc fee (est)Title Work TBDAppraisal $2000-$3000Environmental $0-$2000 (depending on search) Which all seem pretty normal, but FIRST they require you pay them up front $4,000.00 to start brokering loans, it’s their "non-refundable engagement fee.”Has anyone ever heard of this ever?

Realistically speaking, except in very rare cases, I think it’s all about pictures pictures picturesMost people aren’t gonna have success  starting their own booking website or running targeted ads or creating some amazing Instagram account.

Any tips or advice for getting started?

BiggerPockets is full of resources designed to help you along your journey, whether you are just getting started or a seasoned investor.

I also am starting a 4-class certificate program in REI.

We started construction in February 2025 and are planning to start leasing up in Spring of 2026." 

Cold calling is a great idea to get started, but maybe try connecting with local real estate groups or online forums too—they can sometimes have off-market deals.

I started as a real estate investor in Philly, but was disappointed with the GC's a subs I was finding.