I like the garage conversions for ADUs since you can typically complete a 1-bed, 1-bath conversion for around $90K–$110K.

Also to network and learn from like minded people.

This will allow you to split test the results with the agency and also gain experience with managing a team. 

I would like to know if there are other like minded people that would like to meet up and discuss potential partnerships.

I currently have around 20k cash for a down payment and that is steadily increasing so I want to pull the trigger soon.I'm interested in Fort Wayne for a few reasons:- I have some family in the area (they won't be involved, but have some general knowledge of the area)- Decent schools- Low crime- Airport- Low pricesAny advice or connections are welcome as I am completely new to this.

Hi BiggerPockets community,excited to connect with like-minded individuals who are passionate about real estate investing.

Quote from @Travis Timmons: You'll likely find a bunch of folks here that set a pile of money on fire investing in Brandon's syndications over the past few years.

This occurs with mortgage financing, margin trading in stocks and other forms of leverage. 

There are a lot of platforms that will do this for you.   

We had success in summerlin with insurance company paying .. over a 24 month period we had 3 tenants   fair market rent at the time was about 2200 or so non furnished.. we got 4100.00I did not like the turnover so I put it up as furnished rental and got 3500 and its going into its second year with a superb tenant. so seems like a happy medium for us..