Start by reading the Ultimate Real Estate Investing Guide: https://www.biggerpockets.com/guides/ultimate-real-estate-investing-guide/introduction2.

It sounds backwards I know, but welcome to NYC where real estate politics apparently matter more lol. 

After spending years in the car business, I decided to make a bold shift into real estate.

I am 25 years old looking to network and get into the real estate business.

I most want to avoid spending considerable time showing units in-person to prospective renters, esp. before we've pre-screened them.

Starting a real estate business anywhere comes with its challenges, and Texas is no exception.

Novations are the big thing currently in the wholesaling world. I had quite a few people reach out about it, created a guide for wholesalers if you want it, hit me up! 

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At the same time, look to see if he left any contact information behind and reach out to family to determine his status.If you can't contact anyone soon, I would consider moving his belongings to storage, terminating the lease, and finding a new roommate.Because you are in California, I would consult an attorney.

I am looking to invest in real estate to diversify.