Hi @Steven Vacek You definitely have the right frame of mind in seeking a mentor - a seasoned local investor can be invaluable in helping you learn the tricks of the trade here.I definitely struggled to find some great mentors myself, however, and I think that my experience could perhaps be of value to you!

Hi @Don Thompson You definitely have the right frame of mind in seeking a mentor - a seasoned local investor can be invaluable in helping you learn the tricks of the trade here.I definitely struggled to find some great mentors myself, however, and I think that my experience could perhaps be of value to you!

Hi @Joseph McmahonYou definitely have the right frame of mind in seeking a mentor - a seasoned local investor can be invaluable in helping you learn the tricks of the trade here.I definitely struggled to find some great mentors myself, however, and I think that my experience could perhaps be of value to you!

I am a US citizen but live in Australia I trade through an LLC registered in Arizona.

You could trade one issue for another there..And even some asset protection folks admit you will get angry letters from the lender and may have to revert back to your name anyway if they accelerate the debt (so back to square one).

Another bit of advice, is use a general contractor who can bring in the trades so you do not have to have multiple contractors who need to get vetted, write estimates and so forth.

I look forward to trading future success stories and any information that I learn along the way!

. - You definitely have the right frame of mind in seeking a mentor - a seasoned local investor can be invaluable in helping you learn the tricks of the trade here.Just be careful that you set expectations correctly for yourself and for the mentor - most of the time that I've sought the advice of a mentor, they've directed me to some resource or material.Perhaps this guide, "The Ultimate Guide to Finding Incredible Mentors" can help you start your search for a mentor that will help you in your real estate journey!

I own a few small buildings and am hoping to buy a few more and do some trade ups and basically buy and hold. 

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