A lot depends on an individuals motivation, dedication, learning capacity, decision making capacity, analytical ability, time available, support system, mental state, and yes, luck. 

@David Overcash I am sure we do know some of the same people.

Additionally, I’m a licensed realtor in Pennsylvania, which has allowed me to expand my expertise and build a solid foundation in both investment strategies and the local market.I’m eager to connect with fellow investors, share insights, and learn from this amazing community.

I’m new to the world of real estate but incredibly motivated to learn and grow.

If you watch the market every day for a couple weeks, you'll quickly learn what is renting and what is sitting on the market.

I'm not sure the market will outpace the rest of the country in valuation growth.

If you want to be mentored your best bet is to go work for a company - most CRE is not a single individual and CRE is fast moving and things happen fast and you can't structure a "follow me to learn" without working for someone 

I would love to hear your thoughts and insights and eager to learn and contribute to this discussion.

@Chris LauerRecommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

I am learning a lot about real estate and want to purchase a rental property in my area.