When the lead came in, it was from a brother who inherited a house from his mom.

I understand some of the economic factors that can lead one to a particular city or province (or state), but unsure of some of the key elements as you funnel down below that level.Appreciate any insight.Tyler 

Additionally, your brother would inherit your cost basis for the gifted portion, potentially leading to higher capital gains taxes if he sells later.

I’ll be prepared to start generating leads of borrowers.  

You can learn to do this independently or get a rockstar REALTOR to lead the way.

It turns out with inflation and cost of living soaring across the US, my intuition may be leading others, like yourself, to call Iowa home as well.  

Trustin your PM partner is important and they will follow your lead, so don't expect them to provide you with your business plan. 

But as a new investor, sometimes this advice leads you to only have cheerleaders in your life.

My team lead is a mentor of mine so to speak but in general, the people i have met through REI meet ups have considerably changed my trajectory and are real world, local examples that have helped me along the way and for free.

When my family member first presented his idea to a bunch of VCs, most weren't impressed, some said they'd be willing to invest after he finds a lead investor, but nobody dared to be the first to jump in and be the lead investor.