For the car it would be also for traveling to other areas for potential RE investing and to network and meetings

.- Created sellers guides, told everyone we know, networking events, and the list goes on and on.I am not anticipating getting 100 leads but not even '1' has been through all the marketing I've done.

You need to expand who you working with and get out at the networking trail to identify off market transactions for yourself.

It gives you a low barrier of entry to buying (low down payment), you get favorable loan terms, it eases you into property management and lets you manage maintenance issues (hiring or DIY).There are lots of great videos and webinars on BP that go through this process in detail.Welcome to BP!

I'm currently looking to expand my network in New Hampshire and the Portland Maine area.

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The 2 most important starting out aspects are marketing and networking.

I think you hit an issue of mine on the head, I need to work on my networking.

Long term game, we are looking to really target multifamily properties for long term wealth accumulation and cash flow, but I don't see how that could even be remotely possible in the CA market without substantial starting capital.Some of my other thoughts creating our indecisiveness include:-Despite the amount of research and networking we do, would out of state investing for a beginner not be advised?

My immediate goals are to be more active on BP, join a local REI meet-up, and network with others.