There are some really scummy solar sales people out there that tell homeowners they can get solar “for free”.

I’ve been in this space for a long time, coaching and investing, and I love helping people get started.

Red flags for me include people who are overly optimistic without considering risks or those who don’t seem to have a clear plan for their contributions to the partnership.

"Fall in love with people, not with houses".Did your agent do a "cash out analysis" to show how much winds up in your pocket after the sale expenses?

, the more likely people will respond with valuable insights.Network actively: Join local investor meetups, online forums (like BiggerPockets), and social media groups focused on real estate to start engaging in conversations.Be open to learning: Real estate investing is a dynamic field, and the more you learn, the more you'll realize there’s to know!

Really your reply is the kind of thing that has made Bigger Pockets so valuable for people like me with more limited access to a broad range of more experienced professionals.

Paid mentorships can work but a lot of people here should be able to help with specific questions for free

You can also find many examples in the forums of people experiencing poor valuations due to lack of comps.

The best way to learn about how to really invest in real estate is to read books, listen to good podcasts, and pair that with going to in-person meetups so you can see people just like you, married with 3 kids, who are making it work for them.

So you are saying you got a crew of six people to work for free for a week?