I learned about them from a Rent to Retirement podcast where they interviewed a former W2 FT sales guy in tech (that's me today...) turn real estate investor.

Quote from @Jerome Brown: Hey BP, My name is Jerome Brown and i have some real estate experience.

With one successful flip under my belt, I'm eager to connect with fellow investors and expand my knowledge and network in this vibrant real estate market.In addition to my passion for real estate, I’m also a skilled electrician.

The same principle applies to real estate syndications.

So it's right for him to be wary.Going into flipping home as your first real estate investment might not be the best move, esp if you are both coming from W2 background.

As a Florida Real Estate Attorney and Investor, I have seen investors do their best networking with local groups.

I suspect there's lots of inventory, particularly for new folks coming into the area that find the real estate prices are much better than where they came from.Do you have a type of house you like to target?

Hopefully you own your portion of the real estate in your own LLC or your own name.

Joining BiggerPockets is a fantastic first step – it’s where so many great real estate journeys start.

Your journey in real estate is inspiring, and it’s amazing how you’ve built on your mom’s legacy.