To get started, connect with a knowledgeable real estate agent and lender, practice analyzing deals, and network through local investor meetups.

You are in the right place to learn and network.

@Jeanette Land why don't you canvas your network to find a money partner?

Go to some networking events in the area and meet other investors. 

Without accounting for management fees (I have not yet decided if I will try to self manage), and with planning to raise rents to typical market of $825 for each of the smaller units, and $1200 for the larger unit, does this seem like a worthy first investment? 

If you don't already have boots-on-the-ground and a trusted network, it's going to be tougher to do.

Glad to be part of this network.

But it's YOUR money, and Real Estate, to put it mildly, is a contact sport).Month 5: Deals & Network (15-18 hours/week)Submit first offersAttend 2-3 REI events monthlyBuild social media presenceKey Goal: First offer acceptedMonth 6: Scale & Automate (15-20 hours/week)Delegate initial tasksEstablish morning/evening routinesCreate follow-up systemsKey Goal: Sustainable weekly schedule🚫 Common Pitfalls to Avoid:Overcommitting earlyNeglecting W2 responsibilitiesSkipping system creationTaking on too many mentor calls✅ Success Markers:Consistent daily actionsGrowing networkClear systemsNo work conflictsSteady deal flowMaintained energy levels👉 Action Steps This Week:Audit your current scheduleBlock 2 hours dailyChoose your power hour (morning/evening)Set 30-day milestoneGeneral Comment:  obviously not everyone will follow these suggestions.  

If you have a network of a couple consistent buyers, that's all you'll ever need.

For example, 6bd, 4 bath with like 3,000sq ft or larger?