Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

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I love the flexibility they offer for traveling professionals, military families, or folks in between moves.My main questions:Have you noticed increased demand for midterm rentals in this area, particularly from military personnel at nearby bases or healthcare workers at local hospitals?

Through our network and market research, we identified this off-market opportunity.

everyone wants the distressed assets you're trying to find.the short answer to your questions is: start going to lots and lots of meetups and network in person.i would also think about house hacking as soon as you can. 

This includes networking, learning from experienced investors, and strengthening your financial position.If you’re starting with limited capital, setting up an LLC and building a strong credit profile (700+ FICO) can open up financing opportunities.

Wholesaling real estate is among the hardest possible ways to start out your professional career. 

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

network network network. anywhere there is one in your area go and meet someone and follow up is key after that. there are many good apps to find local RE events

It keeps things professional while giving you room to grow your expertise.I admire your perspective on keeping your parents’ resources separate from your own—it’s smart to want to succeed on your own terms.