At which point our evaluation should rise on the community for closer to $4,000,000.00 Lessons learned?

I have been to RE meetups in the past with like-minded everyday investors pursuing similar goals, sharing stories and learning from each other, running through numbers, sharing network contacts, and even doing deals together.

You don't need to learn REI in your job, that's a side thing. 

@Cory Prior I would say it depends on what you want to learn.

Take a bit of that money and invest in learning - go to meetups and the many events that take place related to investing in the city - some for free and some paid.

Sold and made profit Lessons learned?

I'm eager to learn about how to find and fund properties that help my family financially and my community with affordable/reasonable dwellings for young families and newlyweds.

Its a slow learning process if you havent been in the lending, investing or real estate world before.

Lessons learned?

I believe that mentorship and collaboration are key to success in this industry, and I'm here to learn from all of you and contribute where I can.If you're in the Charlotte area or have insights to share, I’d love to hear from you!