I was overly confident, and then the market changed. 

There is a team of individual and corporate investors who have hired a firm to fight these efforts. 

I have always been very interested in investment properties and I aim to be a great partner for any investor who wants to do business in The Hudson Valley.

I can't seem to find a forum or resource with investors that can attest to a firm's credibility.

Anyone invest in the Meridian area? We're looking to branch out there for low-cost owner financing properties (offering financing for those renting). I understand there is crime there, just like many low-cost areas, b...

Visit and Join Metro Detroit Real Estate Investors Group  theres some people on there that offer that service.  

Being a first-time investor, you'll likely be closer to 75% or 80% of the purchase price on your first one.

The most important one, as @Tim Ryan points out, is the question of whether the investor is single or married.

Stay away from gurus and people who charge you for their “expertise” in the beginning  so much free info out there  Its exciting to see how investors grow in this journey, and I’m sure you’ll build valuable connections along the way- Bigger pockets is a gold mine. 

see for example this piece of advice from a well respected investor on BP.https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/12/topics/1191473-do-th...i don't know anything about the company you mentioned, so can't comment on them specifically.