. :-) I don’t have a coaching program I’m selling either.A little over a year ago, I started a thread about who was investing in their health.  

Piece of advice - when I started I wish I would have focused on my multifamily niche/expertise from day one vs trying to be the agent for everyone (flippers, STR buyers, land, etc). 

As someone who wants to avoid starting over, I’m extremely cautious about who I partner with.

Currently have a great job but want to start acquiring  2-4 unit complexes.

I did something this week that caused me to reflect a bit on where I started and how far I've come.

My agent was a very nice older lady, but no idea about investing, it all worked out and once the first rent checks started coming in started gaining some confidence.

If you are just getting started here in Chicago, house hacking is the ideal situation.

Go to GET STARTED > EVENTS AND MEETUPS at the top of your screen.

I got started in arbitrage in 2019.

Raising money is all about marketing and sales (not real estate specific) so either hire marketing agency and read sales books, or hop on some LinkedIn courses on marketing and sales.Not sure the legal structure to use: talk to accountants and attorneys.Need deal flow: talk to brokers and go to a lot of networking events.Lending terms: start calling banks and loan brokers.From there, it is all risk mitigation.