Currently, I live in Hawaii, house hacking my own property, and am looking to expand into out-of-state long-term rentals.My goals now are to master the art of wholesaling, continue raising private money, and build a strong portfolio of long-term rentals.

Hi There-Some feedback would be great- Do you Sell the house yourself or do you engage another Realtor to do the sale and keep it at arms length in order to reduce any liability?

Hi Everybody I am new to real estate investing and after listening to the podcast I am definitely happy to be joining the forum and eager to learn and take action.

—will be key to success!! 

A STR is both a business and a real estate investment.Having little oversight on a newly formed business would make me anxious also.As others have suggested, you should consider going to the area for the initial items(Purchase, renovation, etc).Once you buy 1-2 properties, you can look to unload these items to someone else.Best of luck

I'd love to join if you put something together or come across a small group.

@Ella VolneyTypically, you can only find a lender in the country where the property is located and, if you're not a resident there, it will be more difficult if not impossible, depending on the country.When it comes to investors, they need to be open to the idea and then you need to have opportunities that fit within their right risk/return profile.

Take advantage of the low down payment options and start to learn about buying a home/property and taking care of it. 

That will put you in a strong position when you start investing in real estate.Using this time to learn and prepare is a smart move.

Everyone has shared some valuable insights, so I won't rehash that.I'm curious though if you want to make payments monthly to build your nest?