It is like building a business, there is a tactic(s) to get those leads. 

And build an ADU on it using a reverse exchange. 

When just getting started an incredible place to start is the end. 

I suggest creating a list of questions that are important to you and start asking!

Hi Daniel,At 23 with a $500K HELOC, you’re in a great spot to get started!

So guess which route I started with? 

This will help you close deals faster.Focus on marketing and lead generation to find motivated sellers—direct mail, driving for dollars, and online marketing all work well here.Know your numbers—being able to accurately assess the value of properties and make solid offers is key.Network with other investors and professionals—attend local REI meetups, connect with title companies, and build relationships with hard money lenders.Feel free to reach out if you ever want to chat more or exchange ideas!

.: For those who invest out of state, if you could go back to when you first started, what would you do differently?

Quote from @Adolfo Herrera: I recently bought a piece of land(cash) in my hometown in Texas and I am looking to start building a home to sell.The lot sits in a new neighborhood and is in the more affordable side of the Rio Grande Valley.

I started investing real estate in 2022, and own a couple of doors in South Jersey.