Even if these relationships don't go anywhere, you'll get a lot from just having a couple of calls.Next I would try to find some local investment groups/communities and try to chat with as many investors as you can to get an idea how other's started out in your market.

Quote from @Hector Romero: Hello all, I am new to the community as well as being the lead in real estate investments.My sister and I currently hold 3 properties next to each other in Riverside County, California (we'd like to get them in an LLC but we're unsure how that may affect financing them).

Cities and communities are also cracking down on people using homes for this.

Thank you in advance to a great community!

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Hey BP community,I was doing research about getting involved in real estate syndication as a passive investor and I came across a website called iintoo (link below). https://epiic.iintoo.com/?

Welcome to the community and be ready for a huge amount of information at your finger tips.

Hello Bigger pockets community! 

So most likely I will pay cash or close to it for her new 55+ community home and our budget is 450k max.

Hi BP Community, Although I have been listening to BP podcast for quite awhile now, I am new to joining this online community!