The internet and video calls make the world pretty small! 

Although I’ve been a long-time member, I’m just starting to engage more actively here.

As a new investor you cannot be a master, an expert of every investing strategy you’ve looked at through hours of YouTube videos, Instagram and TikTok nonsense.

all the videos I watch don't seem to make sense to me.

Engage professionals to inspect major components such as the roof, plumbing (including sewer lines), foundation, drainage, electrical systems, HVAC, chillers, boilers, termites, exterior walls, balconies, stairs, rails, and concrete.

You need someone who clicks with you personally before engaging in a mentor/mentee relationship with the dedication and stress that may be involved.Where to find a mentorStart by looking within your existing network.

I’m excited to engage with this community, share my experiences, and learn from all of you.

A couple of months ago, I ran across one of Dave Meyer's videos, and that led me to the podcast, and that led me to the Real Estate Rookies podcast, and a host of others who I won't mention, but were nevertheless valuable.

There is a lot more paperwork for these traditional mortgages and they will probably take 2-4 weeks longer, but you could save quite a bit in fees and rate.Otherwise, DSCR or a commercial loan is the way to go.You may be engaging in overkill if this is your first property and you are trying to put it into an LLC.

I have been listening to biggerpockets podcast and youtube videos to really try to grasps the general idea of real estate.