With that strategy, I'm not a real estate agent BUT I am also reading a book called "BUY, REHAB,RENT, REFINANCE, REPEAT.

Hey, I’m looking to connect and network with private individuals who lend money on real estate deals.

Welcome to BP - this is a great platform to initiate your real estate journey.Dive into comprehensive guides, connect with experienced professionals, and explore a wealth of opportunities that can help you achieve your real estate goals. 

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Welcome to the world of real estate investing, and congratulations on taking the first steps toward learning about this exciting space!

Then the person is soured on gambling on real estate and not around here to answer questions. 

Below is some guidance as both a property manager and real estate investor myself:1.

Everyone says to find properties and build a buyer's list, but neither matter if you can't calculate the repair costs and also get access to a friend or colleague who has MLS so you can do a proper and real ARV (the other part where all wholesalers fail).

I invest in real estate as a "side-hustle." 

A good friend of mine has a real estate related service business he wanted to scale.