I also would like to reach out and help you where I can I currently have contracts and a duplex for sale I'm not sure if your looking for turn key or not maybe we can do some talking soon I think I can help I will send you a dm 

I've been listening to the podcast off and on for about a year and a half.

As a new real estate investor, you should start in your own back yard where you have the advantage of first hand knowledge of the market, the customs, expectations, laws, and a network of friends and acquaintances who can help with advice.  

After that it will require repairs, and a lot of it if big ticket item have been overlooked to begin with.

With every deal I come across I make an owner financed offer and a cash offer that is less appealing.

It'll be going under construction this weekend by myself and a buddy to fix the roof sag, and the majority of other structural areas needing attention.  

The answer depends on the speed you can get a simple, professional website with basic information and a fillable form to capture customer data.

The house was raised using jacks and a new foundation four courses high25 courses wide was replaced all with new footing.

This provides me with real life investor relationship experience and a success track record.. check-I started what is now a worldwide podcast interviewing successful real estate investor and entrepreneurs.. this shortened the learning curve and provided me with insights from the best minds in the game.. check.

I agree, you need an attorney and a tax professional on board with you.