I want to save a little $ by not having to pay an agent over 25K in commission for a project like this.

Do you guys have any advice on how can I get started in my real estate journey as an agent and potentially an investor??

@Michael James Hamlin I'm a former tax accountant/business consultant turned fix n flipper and investor friendly agent. 

One of the worst mistakes you can make is hire an agent to do PM.

I am looking to grow my buy and hold rental portfolio and would love to network with other investors/agents/wholesalers etc.

To get started, connect with a knowledgeable real estate agent and lender, practice analyzing deals, and network through local investor meetups.

Hi Steven,It sounds like you and your wife, Renee, have a wealth of experience in the real estate and construction fields, which is a great foundation for starting your real estate investing business.Given your background in residential remodeling and home inspections, and Renee's experience as a real estate agent, you're off to a strong start.

@Brett Coultas if you're a newbie, you want to be careful of an "investor friendly" agent selling you something they truly don't understand:(95+% of agents only know how to handle owner-occupied transactions - you can verify this by asking them calculate ROI for you or Cash-On-Cash!

If you don't trust your agent enough to tell you not to buy a house, then get a new agent!

@Isaac Hanai I am a multi-family agent and multi-family investor in St.