Even if they do have 20 years experience...how do you really know?

From your experience is there any specific questions I should be asking of the bank I go with?

Hey @Sarah Hadassah Negrón 👋🏽Welcome to BiggerPockets, and thank you for sharing your experience!

In terms of finding a partner, I would recommend partnering with someone who has something that you don't have (understands renovations, real estate experience, has money, etc.)

Hey @Nina Erlandson,Happy to share my experience using Obie. 

Ask how many units they manage and how much experience they have.

and i know that that there’s risk involved, so ill always be prepared for things not going according to plan. and i think starting small and gaining knowledge and experience over time is key. 

I'm on the hunt for real estate meetups to expand my experience and network, but I must not be looking in the right places.

Real estate is definitely a constant learning experience, and adaptability is key.Building connections with buyers in a new market can be a real challenge, especially when trying to understand their specific needs and earning their trust.

I'm not sure about your partner here if he has the backing or experience as an engineer but my experience with engineers is they don't have practical real world experience like you have by doing projects all over the nation.