It's a more involved discussion that requires one on one communication and no, joining a "community" does not prepare you.

And this one cracked me up: "We were sipping lukewarm coffee from chipped mugs, half convinced we’d made a mistake."

Thanks for the advice, I have read some books but not that one.

I had a similar idea (having one of the mortgage brokers I know underwrite any prospective buyers.

Focus on one strategy, practice analyzing deals, and take consistent small steps like attending events and building relationships.

I would recommend my lender on this one.

Also deciding if you want one that needs work or is fixed already.

We keep telling ourselves "this is the last one" then decide to do it again.

As I build my career as an agent, I’m also passionate about real estate investing, specifically with a goal of purchasing multi-family, buy-and-hold properties where I can live in one unit and rent out the others.I’m here to network, learn from experienced investors, and contribute to the community.

I bought the 9 properties within the first 2 years, but haven't bought one since.