Do not think you can just start an investment company with 15k (that is reserves only on one property).Work for the next couple of years while you all learn and use your skills to help build the foundation of a future company and leverage your relationship with the alumni to see some of his properties and learn.

Now this might be controversial and some people may disagree with me (even some of my coworkers here at BiggerPockets may have a different opinion which I completely welcome), but I really don't think you should invest OOS in this current macro environment with less than $100k (down payment + reserves).

LIke she will talk to her client  ( Hey client i just found the home your going to buy) Not ask them what they think you have to be able to actually sell and this is a skill that some have naturally but it can be taught and boy it can be tough to teach as many just don t have the personality.

(I don’t do STR deals so my comments are more about long term buy and hold residential RE.)Data by its nature is historical - it’s a lagging indicator. 4 years ago the Southeast was the place to be.

. 🧐  My son is a natural entrepreneur.  

I've read many other forum posts explaining how natural appreciation in Scranton is very slow but will cash flow nicely in the right area.

Flipping or rental properties seem like a natural fit for you.

You want that other 15k on the side for reserves, especially if you are buying a multi.

I think you need to sign up on Meet Up and RSVP: Tuesday, Nov. 12 Walnut Creek  at Rotator Taproom 6pm (short notice - it's tomorrow)Thursday, Nov. 21 Oakland at Two Pitchers Brewing Company (hosted by Tyler Jahnke of Kenji Capital)Saturday, Nov. 23 Tilden Nature Area, Berkeley hike at 10am (hosted by Tyler Jahnke of Kenji Capital)Thursday Nov. 14 San Francisco - Happy Hour/Networking at Alchemist Bar and LoungeTuesday, Nov 19   San Francisco - 100% Funding for your Deal (Sports Basement at Stonestown Galleria mall)https://www.meetup.com/bayarearei/events/304151177

I guess in cases of infidelity that can be a natural mind set.