I'd advise you to dive deep into the forums, there's plenty to learn! 

Cowboy style.

While we currently live in Stephens City, VA, we’re open to investing in other states where the numbers make sense.Real Estate Goals & StrategyInvestment Focus: Buy-and-hold rentals, short-term rentals, and potential multifamily propertiesMarkets of Interest: Open to investing outside of Virginia in cash-flowing, landlord-friendly marketsCurrent Stage: Learning, networking, and preparing for our first investment propertyLong-Term Vision: Build a diversified rental portfolio that provides financial freedom and generational wealthWhy I’m HereNetworking: Connecting with experienced investors, agents, lenders, and property managersLearning: Gaining insights from those who’ve built successful portfoliosCollaborating: Open to partnerships, joint ventures, and creative financing strategiesWith my sales background, I understand the importance of negotiation, deal-making, and relationship-building—all of which I plan to leverage in real estate.

Lessons learned?

This platform on Bigger Pockets is a great source of information where you can ask questions and also learn from other investor questions.

That's disappointing, I'm here to learn and would happily pay for it if I used it extensively.

The most important thing for you to learn as a wholesaler is repair costs.

This is a great place to learn and to connect with people so take advantage of all the great resources.

Feel free to dumb this down for me, I want to learn and have had this goal for a long time. 

I have learned to be in favor of finding the best market to invest in.