This is my first time embarking on an adventure such as this.

It would be invaluable if investors embarking on a new venture could at least reference the community during their due diligence.Food for thought!

@Phyllis JayWelcome to the vibrant BP community, where you will find like minded individuals committed to REI and also helping others succeed.Your time on this social media site will be well spent.You have taken the 1st step by announcing your readiness and commitment to embark on a REI career.Whether you pursue, wholesale, rehab & fIip or buy and hold it's up to you to decide.Below, are three links from the most popular REI niches, from which you can pick one or all.https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/01/31/ultimate-beginners-guide-real-estate-wholesaling-2/ (Ultimate beginners guide to wholesaling)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/01/07/flipping-houses/ (step by step guide to flips)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/02/22/buying-rental-property/ (how to buy a rental property)The bottom line is that you must take action to start.

But am just embarking on this journey now building my portfolio and establishing a foundation.

@Eric EspinosaWelcome to the vibrant BP community, where you will find like minded individuals committed to REI and also helping others succeed.Your time on this social media site will be well spent.You have taken the 1st step by announcing your readiness and commitment to embark on a REI career.I didn't see any mention of your particular REI area of interest, but, whether you pursue, wholesale, rehab & fIip or buy and hold it's up to you to decide.I added three links below from the most popular niches for you to pick one, focus on it and expand to the others if needed later.https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/01/31/ultimate-beginners-guide-real-estate-wholesaling-2/ (Ultimate beginners guide to wholesaling)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/01/07/flipping-houses/ (step by step guide to flips)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/02/22/buying-rental-property/ (how to buy a rental property)Also, in reading your introduction my take is that you should stop thinking of the past in terms of could have, would have and should have.

U have come to the right place, it sounds like u have a huge head start with ur background so all power to u as u embark on ur journeyMy advice wud be too sign up for the weekly webinars they are seriously epic, and with all the other tools available I strongly believe if u can put together a good deal then u will be able to find a hard money investor for sure, I've learnt that it's about how good and clear is the deal to bring in ROIAlso stick around daily and get aquainted with the surroundings and like minded people, I have learnt so much just from reading threads and interacting!...

wow you just captured lazy landlord concept in a very serious no nonsense refuse to laugh at myself way.Yes that is exactly what the lazy landlord series is about Learning how to tackle the big doableJobs that seem daunting Doing these jobs safely and to a high standard of craftsmanship The lazy part is that many of us procrastinate and really do not want to tackle these jobs This series is for those who may be on the fence or are about to embark on a similar renovAtion It's a place to share tips and tricks And read as I go through one of these renovStions I will share whatever I gleaned from the processSo Deanna I am not calling you lazyI'm calling myself lazy because I have the ability to do and I usually end up dragging myself kicking and screaming to the job site

Looking to  embark on my first deal.

Just wanted to through some of there to get your top thinking about the real costs to handle such an embarkation. .                

There are tons of really smart people here that have been through exactly what you are getting ready to embark on.