I would love to make some connections and get to know more people who could help me along the way!

Maybe that challenge would make the investing journey seem more "fun" but you are in a position that sooooo many people dream of. 

People are always wanting to share success stories or failures to help teach someone. 

We were able to get seller credit to help off-set the cost, but now we have heard of some people getting a free roof with the installation of solar.

Some of those can be good, but most are just regurgitated versions of other people's courses.If you want to be successful in real estate investing, start with transparency.If you are a new investor, use it to your advantage.

I'm glad to know people do have success with it in certain areas.

Was like most people who get into STR deals, wanted higher return.

This is a great place to learn and to meet people so take advantage of all the great resources. 

Hi @Raechel ClevengerOne thing to remember when you are getting into RE investing is to have your team of people or as Brandon Turner from the Bigger Pockets Podcast calls it your CORE 41.

For people who have at least one investment property, what is one thing you wish you knew before making that first investment and/or one thing you would've done differently for that first investment property?