The advice that others have posted is insightful and beneficial to anyone looking to start out. 

I have a few Realtors in the Fort Wayne market and also some investment RE mentors that might be beneficial to you.

The connections of your partners, combined with your own network, can open doors to beneficial collaborations and increased deal flow.When considering partnership opportunities, look for investors who share your goals, values, and investment strategies.

Hilton LiveSmart, Choice EverHome, stayAPT suites (500 SQFT rooms with separate bedroom and living area), etc.

In order to get the best value on your repairs, it may be beneficial to contact tradesmen directly for the electrical, plumbing, and HVAC work.

We have 80k to invest but feel paralyzed by the many directions to take! Please help!

Some background:
We bought our first property last year (2023) for $675k. A SFR 3/2 in Long Beach, CA that needed some work. I...

While I am excited that I finally invested in real estate, is it a good choice to purchase townhomes in the first place or should I look at investing in a different kind of property for future investments?

Appreciation is definitely a great strategy but I don't see it being as beneficial to cashflow early on in investing.

What investment choices would you recommend to offset W2 income taxes?  

The current state of the market has created a bit of a learning curve for new investors just getting started and I feel that starting a local meetup would be very beneficial for many of us.