New to the world of real estate but excited to learn!

Hi everyone,I live in California and I'm considering investing in real estate in Shreveport, Louisiana, especially since there's been recent news about the popular musician 50 Cent investing heavily in the city.

My goals in real estate are to help my friends and family (or you too!)

Real estate wire fraud is becoming more common every year.

@Vy LeRecommend 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.

Yesterday I attended a meeting of Connecticut Real Estate Investor Association and it felt like it was primarily occupied by people who knew little about real estate and wanted to be spoonfed information by an expensive coaches?

This steady income has become a reliable part of my investment portfolio, demonstrating the financial benefits of a well-executed real estate strategy.Reflection:Looking back, this investment has been a rewarding journey of vision, effort, and strategic planning.

Majority of the NYC real estate companies uses it.

For those who've used bridge loans before, how did they impact your ability to capitalize on time-sensitive investment opportunities?

I am from Spartanburg, currently living in Greenville, and have been a real estate investor since 2017.