Any suggestions I should consider before engaging them?

To clarify, I have been studying real estate for several years, but have been otherwise engaged in operating  other businesses that my wife and I both own, both as CFO and CEO roles.

I met this real estate agent on facebook, seems very active within the real estate community in that particular area based on the posts she's engaged with. 

The book is useful for understanding how to structure deals, assess risks, and think like a lender, rather than just an investor.Pair this with engaging in forums like this one and attending local meetups to put what you learn into practice.

I recommend that you engage with a real estate accountant to ensure you set everything up properly. 

Documenting your journey online or engaging on LinkedIn can also help expand your network.

American IRA is hosting a live session on End-of-Year Considerations for Your Self-Directed IRAs and 401(k)s on December 4th at 12:00 PM.

The PadSplit platform should be used as a resource/tool but please engage with the people in the organization.

I believe this approach provides the best cash-on-cash return when starting out.I began investing in Columbus in 2017, and I've engaged in both BRRRR strategies and turnkey investments.

Whether you want to engage with such professionals who act unprofessionally is up to you.7.