So, with large numbers of new graduates entering the field who are CHEAPER, someone established in the field may soon find themselves with "golden handcuffs" unable to find positions with the same pay as they are replaced by these younger cheaper options. 

Video walkthroughs and establishing a trusted boots on the ground are just as good plus save me hours and hours of driving!

In-person interactions are great for building trust with potential investors.Real Estate Platforms:BiggerPockets: A robust platform for connecting with private lenders and investors.Fund That Flip, PeerStreet, Groundfloor: Online platforms connecting investors with real estate projects.Social Media Groups: Facebook and LinkedIn groups dedicated to real estate investing often have private investors or lenders looking to connect.Personal Network: Often overlooked, but friends, family, and colleagues may know individuals interested in investing.Private Money Brokers: If you're working on wholesaling deals, you may find brokers who have established relationships with private money lenders.Real Estate Agents: Some agents have connections with private investors, especially those focused on investment properties.For your 50% LTV, it's good to approach investors who may be interested in lower-risk, high-equity deals.

Hi Sean from Upstate New York-You have a full time career and have been studying real estate investing.You are asking yourself if you should accumulate properties one by one or a bunch all at once from an investor selling their portfolio.Personally, I would advise you to accumulate your properties one by one using the buying criteria you establish.

You need to establish what your goals are and start working towards them.This means not using simply cookie cutter advice, because your situation is likely not going to be cookie cutter.

This establishes the legitimacy of the arrangement and protects against audit risks.

.- Standardized Renovation Models: Establishing a clear scope of work for different property types can help manage costs and reduce unnecessary decisions.

Establish what type of commercial real estate interests you most—retail, office, industrial, or multifamily—and develop a plan around that.

Well I may not be the most seasoned in the world but my wife and I have established processes that work for us. 

I'm looking to purchase my first property with my fiancé (both 25) with the goal being to establish our primary residence together, as well as giving me the opportunity to add equity/value via rehab before moving on and converting the property into a rental within a year or so to kickstart an investment portfolio.An interesting lead that recently came up is my parent's neighbor's house.