I would in return send them leads I found that might be good investor deals. 18 months later, 20-30 transactions down the road at, I now have more cash coming in than expenses, created great relationships with lenders and contractors, and am now in a position to start buying.It wasn't fast, it wasn't sexy, it wasn't full of clauses and contingencies, but I was neck deep in real estate the whole time, helping people with problems, and that was my passion - as I am sure it is yours.So, my opinion, which may be the slower route, is get into Real Estate somehow, work for someone, and investor, management something.

I'd love to pick the brain of someone who really knows my neck of the woods.

Have looked for properties in our neck of the woods (Katy, Richmond, Sugar Land)?

I tried using turn-key guys to get into a dozen markets at the same time - it didn't work out well as I was entirely dependent on them for results and most were just marketing arms with no muscle or real intention of delivering what they had promised.

It's always good to see more folks here from my neck of the woods.

Any help or guidance you can share from your experience is very much appreciated.Hi @Ali Boone, we love muscle beach (Venice Beach)!

You have no lending compliance experience, probably never had any financial examination by a regulatory agency ever breath down your neck, your attorneys probably haven't either.

LOL there was one mentor who was so strongly type A that my neck hair still stands up, but he's making a zillion in his REI business so he passes the "does deals today" test.I've talked to Brian a few times and he's the top of the hill re being a caring and great guy and super teacher.

So care to chime in on using a range of expenses to estimate profitability or DSCR over in your neck of the woods?

There should be some good deals available still down in your neck of the woods, hopefully.