He even chatted with me through this forum (Bigger Pockets) and was very encouraging that you can even do it just with free stuff out there.  

Maybe an investor is flipping a lot of properties and you could offer to pick up and deliver materials to his crews, clean the work sites every night, bring his crew lunch, or whatever.Find a way to make yourself useful to them, and they will reciprocate.

 Here's How to Make Sure It's Set Up for SuccessToo many real estate investors focus only on acquisition and forget about financial clarity.

Too many new syndicators think they can get away with skipping legal requirements—but the SEC isn’t playing around.If you’re raising capital, DO IT RIGHT:✅ Use a PPM & Subscription Agreement to protect yourself and your investors✅ Avoid general solicitation (unless using a verified 506(c) offering)✅ Understand accredited vs. non-accredited investor rules✅ File your Form D and comply with state laws🚨 Failing to follow these regulations could mean SEC fines, investor lawsuits, or worse.

What should it cost?

You’re in the right place, and it’s great to see your enthusiasm about getting started in real estate investing.

Sorry to hear your self managing isn't going as planned...finding good tenants is tricky!

@Asseille OdelCFRI.netCheck out the calendar of events and start volunteering - it’s the best way to meet people there.

Try to put a bigger down payment in than you might need to give yourself some breathing room.2.

I would never form an entity with them when I can do it online with a firm that charges a fraction of what they charge).