You'll have a property manager do the management (so you being close to it is not needed).Yes there are risks for some people to go out of state but if you learn the techniques like I have, you'll see it's actually easier and far less risky.

The first couple is a no-brainer.The second group has too many people, increasing wear-and-tear on the home.

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

To network and connect people that can add value to each other.I'm am glad you are taking the right steps and I can't wait to see how you grow your portfolio from here.

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.

Most people would have ignored it—after all, it’s Christmas!

, 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!

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

"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 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.