And a big thank you again to all who have shared their experiences and reached out to help a stranger.

This is a great community but you are after all talking to strangers on the internet. 

@RIck Montanari howdy stranger, it's been a while.

I wouldn't have jumped into it with a complete stranger.

If you're sick and tired of showing your house to strangers and waiting months and months without your house getting sold...well, call me and let's deal.

Most LP investors that invested during 2020-2021 are losing money rn.This is why I dont invest following stranger on Biggerpocket advice.

I prefer someone I know personally and has a vested interest in me, not just some stranger whom I don't know - it's the old adage, "know your client" and that shares your values....I think @Joel Owens said it best, that many just use us (you) to bring them the deals when the market is tight and may not have your best interest in mind.

Don't be a stranger at next month's REIN meeting, I will look for you!

I also have worked in the banking industry for over 7 years and have my MBA, so I am no stranger to the business world as a whole.As far as goals for my real estate career, like many people, my wife and I are tired of the 9-5 cubicle life...and we would still have many years left if we stayed on that path.

I would start with free, unbiased education and move along toward actual practice as an agent or salesperson under the supervision and guidance of someone local who is willing to train you and answer questions, learn about the RE laws of your state, become familiar with your market, see how comfortable are you speaking to strangers and build relationships; the rest is up to you.