The best agents for new investors are ones who act as guides and protect them from themselves.

They are going to be able to navigate unexpected issues and guide you through the project. 

Leveraging my expertise in property acquisition and renovation, I guided the client through each step—from identifying the ideal property and negotiating the purchase to overseeing the conversion process.The conversion involved reconfiguring the existing layout to add an additional rental unit, ensuring compliance with local building codes, and maximizing space efficiency.

My goal is to start learning and hope to buy my second (we own our current home) property within the year to start my real estate investment journeyI got interested in Real Estate investing because I want to be able to have a large family and give them everything they need (college tuition, family trips, emergency fund) and want to grow a portfolio with constant cash flow to allow for these things. 

Locating properties has been the tricky part for us to navigate (tax deeds, auctions, foreclosures, reliable wholesalers, vacant properties, etc).3) As we embark on this journey, we are also looking for mentors who can guide us through the complexities of property investment deals. 

I've taken few trips back to Virginia in past few month and I met tens of people in the REI field.

Read Beginner’s Guide to help you get started: http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investingGood luck on everything!

@Jonathan Greene recently posted a fantastic "Do's and Don'ts" guide for newcomers on the Forums.I, too, am looking to join a motivated local investing group that specializes in buy & hold and multifamily, and I hope to see you at one of the local meetups soon!

Read Beginner’s Guide to help you get started: http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investingBest of luck on your REI journey.

Hi Sandra - It might be worth it to make a trip to one of those meetups.