I’m hoping to establish a reliable stream of unearned income through real estate investments, but I’m new to the field and looking for guidance.I have around $35,000 saved (excluding stock investments) and would love to connect with someone who can help me navigate this world.

So far so good and Marco who runs Norada has been extremely punctual and helpful as i've navigated next steps.

The city also seems to have many improvement plans in place to make the area more walkable and safer for citizens to freely navigate the downtown area and support local business.

Like you mentioned, frequent crashes, problems uploading photos, weird restrictions on what words can't be used, listings removed for no obvious reason. ....and, to me, the navigation/operation is very unintuitive and cumbersome.

If anyone has advice on how to put pressure on management or navigate this type of situation, we'd appreciate it. 

You might find mentors or partners who can help you navigate your first deals.Analyze Deals Thoroughly: Make sure to run the numbers carefully on potential investments.

There are good QI's that will help you navigate the options.   

To get started, consider networking in local real estate groups to find reliable contractors or partnering with experienced BRRR investors who can help navigate initial projects.

If they reached America by plane, boat, trains or slowly walking, they surely can navigate a home purchase.

Here are some key red flags to watch for:🔴 Lack of experience: A borrower without a proven track record in real estate projects may struggle to navigate unexpected challenges.🔴 Overly optimistic projections: Unrealistic ARV (after-repair value) or underestimated rehab costs can signal poor planning—or worse, a lack of transparency.🔴 Incomplete or disorganized documentation: Missing detailed plans, financial statements, or timelines could mean the borrower isn’t ready to execute the project successfully.🔴 Over-leveraged finances: Borrowers with excessive debt or insufficient personal capital invested in the deal could pose a greater risk of default.🔴 Questionable property comps: Overstated market values or inappropriate comparables may mean they’re inflating expectations.As always, thorough due diligence is your best protection.