Property this close to the city is limited.Using an online calculator I found and assuming the property appreciates 3% per year and the after tax return on reinvestment if I sell is 5%, I’d still make $120k after 20 years if I rent.

My experience- I tried to do it on my own, online, and researched a lot.

I want to have more saved for just in case expenses for life/a potential rental property but also want real time experience and I think this would be a great way to do it.Your absolutely right that real "pounding the pavement" experience is the best way to gain knowledge and I think it is a reasonable request which someone can say yes or no..however I dont think contacting random people who are investors on LinkedIn or online is the correct way to do it.

I will have access to the MLS because my wife will be transferring her license to TX.

How do you access the Bigger Pockets podcasts?

You can also check their reviews online at Google, Facebook, or Yelp.

In the immediate future I definitely want to house back a multi family home, in Hudson County (which is a very tough market for any numbers to make sense) but as an agenT with access to MLS , and networking with varIous contractors due to the nature of my job, I think I’m in a good position to find something that has some value - add potential , as to not pay a premium , because I have the knowledge and means to improve it either myself or through people I knoW , so that would be my immediate short term goal.

I love Cardone U its really a killer online platform and its worth every penny if you ask me.

@Francis Mendo I work at KW and we use NTN Online.  

@Beau Pearson equity is useless unless you can access it.