Pet, ESA, or legitimate service animal, it doesn't matter.

A great way to start is by attending RE events and joining a local investors association.

For me all partnerships have to have three things for me to want to even consider them:1: I have to legitimately like the person I partnered with. 

We’re thrilled you've joined us.

Join NARPM, that's also a great resource.The systems to get to a decent portfolio are not complex, especially with today's software.

Joining real estate investment groups and attending meetups can also help you find potential partners with local expertise and help you get comfortable with cap rate analysis and other key metrics!

Hi Everybody I am new to real estate investing and after listening to the podcast I am definitely happy to be joining the forum and eager to learn and take action.

@Sarah AnthonyStarting your real estate investing journey in Washington, DC, join local REI groups, volunteer with investors, and explore affordable neighborhoods.

I was hoping to get other owners to join me in protest but no one seems interested. 

There are some serious housing perks with my new job offer: 1) $150K in a 0% interest forgivable loan for downpayment (10% forgiven each year 2) a special home loan program that is currently lending at an interest rate of 4.1%. 3) Can join a waitlist for on-campus faculty housing that is sold for at 50-75% of the fair market value consequently when you sell you are capped at how much you can sell for; waitlist for these homes is approximately 7-10 years and you can stay there until you die).