I am not super familiar with your market (although I'm sure it's similar), we have a ton of local Chicago real estate investor meetups.Getting to those things in person changed my life, and I was able to connect with mentors, experienced investors, and a lot of good people.

My other ambition is to buy and hold multi family units for rental income.   

As we have witnessed in the past, specifically the years of 2020-2022, when rates dropped, everyone jumps in to buy a house, which drives up competition, which in turn makes housing prices go WAY UP to the point that people OVERBID on properties.

Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

Hey Charles,In my opinion, not owning the land is just like buying a car.

Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

Pat,I have multiple clients who have had a ton of success in PRI buying a 2-4 unit and renting to college students.

@Michelle Nevarez, the most common way people get started is through house hacking.You could use your VA loan to buy a property for yourself to live in.  

The entire list of pre foreclosures, probates, bank owned properties, cash buyers list  you can buy from us for I believe $159 per month.

Investment Info:Large multi-family (5+ units) buy & hold investment.