But you do risk losing money.. 

I want to hear some stories on how other people got started and how easy/difficult it was.

Looking to help people in my community build wealth and continue to learn more about investments myself!

Managing and owning property is a constant process of losing the battle to win the war. 

Justin made posts here about how much "he spent" rehabbing units that wound up belonging to other people. 

I would love to meet and network to people in South Florida , and find a mentor or someone who has taken a similar investment route that I am doing from flipping to owning rental properties.Really just meet likeminded people. 

Im generally distrustful of most people/funds in the real estate world.

There's a post right above mine from a lender... there's always a lender offering $$$ even when people can't afford it. 

You're already half way there by asking people what they want to hear.

Common problem, no easy answer:(We try to allow our owner clients to arrange their own maintenance, but have learned the hard way there MUST be limitations:1) They can't hire our people!