Hi there @Joseff Stevenson - Love that you are jumping into the Chicago BP forums...you will find several amazing people to use as resources.You are already starting in the right direction with a career in real estate...alignment is super key and having a job that also aligns with your passion exponentially.My best advice is to save, educate, network, and add value to people you find crushing it!

I am, and I would love to network.

Previously I have done this several times and they are simply not professional enough.

It's important to do your due diligence and research the local market, as well as establishing a strong network of professionals to support your investments.Ultimately, the best deals are the ones that align with your investment goals and provide a good balance of cashflow and potential for long-term growth.

Do I just not have the right people in my network?

I am a tech professional, but I also own a small Home Improvement company with my father who has been in the industry for 20ish years.

All in all, I have found travel medical professionals (not just nurses - think x-ray technicians, physical therapists, occupational therapists, etc) to be great guests who cause no issues and always pay on time and often extend their contracts and thus, their leases.

A professional Trust Deed investment company would just let me know that they had preferred investors or be straight up with me on the funding process for whatever was going on.

The area where I dont have detailed time logs is prospecting / relationship building for my real estate business which is 100% SOI, Social media posts/stories, attending social events, networking events, friend/family events, etc.Side note...we have no kids so time to do both jobs is abundantly available.

House hacking a duplex or fourplex can be a fantastic way to start building wealth through real estate while minimizing your housing expenses.To invest in real estate, define your investment goals, research potential markets, network with local investors, analyze properties, consider financing options, and perform due diligence.