I ask because I'm considering leveraging my background to start something like this for myself and wonder if there's already something sufficient out there.

Start cold calling brokerages

We are a couple in Southern NH getting started in our real estate investing journey.

If not, how do people typically get started with their first deal?

Mortgage rates started to drop last week and they are looking much better as they trend down.

Many of the metros discussed in this post, including Detroit, Columbus and Cleveland, will be affected by this change starting in 2025 (link).

First I'd start with finding who the seller of C4D is.

I am looking to gradually start buildling my team again and would appreciate solid references  for the following specifically in the Cleveland, Ohio area :- Investor friendly real estate agent - small bank lenders/ private lenderes- inspectors- appraisers- contractors Thanks in advance, and happy hunting :)

You could start an event on BP or meetup dot com.  

This could increase consistent revenue and give him the flexibility he needs to focus on really starting BRRR.