Be prudent and cautious, but take calculated risks.REI meetups are a great place to meet like minded people and connect.

Reach out to them/me if you would like to get on the list to meet some people!

I’m especially interested in value-add opportunities where I can renovate and increase equity.I’m here to learn from experienced investors, connect with like-minded people, and share my journey along the way.

Copenhagen is too expensive.I'm trying to assemble a team of the following:- Carpenter- Someone who knows the legal side and. is handy with tools + can talk to people. - Me, I know the financials.

I've also heard good things about Iroquois and Shawnee Park as the next up and coming areas from people on here and the Louisville subreddit but take that with a grain of salt.

@Armani Pimentel Yes, I believe that wholesaling is generally not the way to go, because it is getting banned, there are people who try to take advantage of aspiring entrepreneurs like you, and it is extremely low probability. 

Total number of people in the 4 plex is 6. 

In Oak Park, we have had people like Ray Kroc, Ernest Hemingway, Bob Newhart, Sam Gianncana, Betty White. 

Depending on the type of commercial you want to get into my suggestion is to go work for a company that does commercial real estate as learning from people who do it and getting paid at the same time is not a bad strategy 

You can do the outreach yourself to connect with off market properties or connect with people who can find them(agent, wholesaler).