I am currently in the planning phase of my real estate investment journey and had a few questions I’d like to ask someone more experienced.

Would it be smarter to focus on paying down my own mortgage and then use a...

I'm happy to refer anyone as well. 

Trust that RTR is referring you to good companies, but just verify.

I think the future is bright for the area, many young people are moving out of the city, and Kingston is the getaway to the beautiful Catskill area.let me know if you need any help.

As a sole operator, you have all the policies and procedures in your head and can apply them to many properties without referring to a binder.

@Guifre Morai am searching for a HELOC or refi so I have some capital to take advantage of any future deals, sounds like HELOCs have been frozen, anyone have any info.

If you get your license and join Keller Williams, I would be delighted to be a (long-distance) mentor to you.If real estate interests you (either as an agent, as an investor, or as a skill for future job change), if doesn't hurt to get the training and earn the license. 

What comes next in real estate now that Trump is in?

Austin is a fantastic market, with its growing tech presence and vibrant culture, making it a great choice for your future career. 

However, I did take issue with the tone of the message, especially the part where they told me how they’d be paying rent.For context, there are no outstanding maintenance or repair issues, so I’m unsure what the tenant is referring to.