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

Hi,I've invested in Greenville texas and wanted to connect with other investors that have invested there that I can network with.

-Someone stated a margin account against your investments.

Now, I'm looking to venture into real estate investment for several reasons:Diversify my investment portfolioBuild generational wealthLower my taxable incomeMy Investment Criteria:Buy and Hold Strategy: I'm focused on long-term investments.Cash Flow: Not a priority for me; I don’t need the income from these properties, even in retirement.Acquisition Pace: I plan to acquire one or two properties per year.

Currently I'm listening to "ABCs of Real Estate Investing" and I've subscribed to the BiggerPockets podcast. 

I'm new to this community, and new to investing in general. 

My question is ... if I would like to keep doing this or work in fix and flips or other forms of real estate investing, how should I structure an actual business?

I saw in my local newspaper about a home going up for foreclosure and I think it has the possibility of being a good starter investment for me.

How do PMLs evaluate the potential of a real estate investment differently from banks?

@Ben Whittingtonthis is not an area i am involved in but i am curious what about it appeals to you and if you're already invested in other areas.