Mostly because the GF doesn’t want to hold the 40k, she wishes to invest it asap.

What do you think, is now a good time for CRE investment? 

I’m looking to invest but want to the numbers so it make sense for the seller as well. 

Recommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

People often ask me why I choose to buy investment properties and other real estate.

Im doing real estate investing.

I retired from the Army about two years ago, and during the last 3 years serving I started investing in real estate for extra income on the side.

I've wanted to get into real estate for a long time but typically moving into that realm in a w2 position means a decent pay cut and probable loss of all the other good stuff.

Hello,I live in California and I am wanting to get into realestate investing.I am interested in Texas Section 8.If you don't mind I would appreciate if I can speak with you to be more comfortable investing. 

Start by reading the Ultimate Real Estate Investing Guide: https://www.biggerpockets.com/guides/ultimate-real-estate-investing-guide/introduction2.