Network and talk to local realtors. 

Talk to a good local lender and ask that question, and go find a great area to buy a duplex in, and enjoy learning how to be a first-time real estate investor using a path many, many first-time investors take.

Hello everyone, not long ago I was reading a BP forum about screw ups and it was both entertaining and learning. I hate to say but one of the best ways to improve one's knowledge is by learning from other people's mis...

Talk about going nowhere fast. 

I also have another question, I've talked to a title co that does assignments of contract.

Some even use a Property Management company to deal with this and not talk to them at all.I'd check Landlord/Tenant laws first before doing anything like that, so that you don't run into illegal/unethical issues.

Any chance I can buy you a coffee in Bloomington on Monday and talk shop?

If they own property free and clear - talk terms and price (listen to what's important for the seller and there are many ways - so work in your negotiation skills.

If you could Private Message me here and we could set up a time to talk, I would really, really appreciate it!

I'd be happy to meet with you to just network or to talk about possible investment strategies.