Anyone have experience or know anyone I could talk to about getting work done in that area?

From my experience, if I had started in real estate right after school, I would have very little network and little to no funds for the RE exam, CE classes, and networking registrations.

This flip at 1272 Lakins Rd, Etna, was a learning experience as it was the first for my business partner and me.

If you have that experience, you probably don't need much marketing, as sellers will be reaching out to you directly.Focus on securing one listing at a time and building momentum.

Do you have experience at new construction or rehabbing?

After talking with my mentor (He's a realtor with 20+ years experience) he suggested purchasing a rental property first.

You don't need to know everything to get started; you need a foundation to build on, and the rest will come through experience and then refining your education.You can build a basic understanding of investing in 3-6 months.

However, after you get some experience, you probably want to get a Private Lender since this will allow you to keep the majority of the profits.

I know I can't be the only one who has had this setup before, so I am just looking for thoughts, advice, experience, etc.

You don't need to know everything to get started; you need a foundation to build on, and the rest will come through experience and then refining your education.You can build a basic understanding of investing in 3-6 months.