We figured we wanted to invest the capital instead of blowing it on the next new thing.

In listening to the podcasts, I figured it was time to stop lurking, and time to jump in and say hello and introduce myself.

Also with no kids, you might want to consider renting untill you figure that part out, lifestyle, space, daycare/schools take on a different meaning then they do now.

., and I figured a great way to learn would be to just jump in with a couple example properties instead of using hypothetical properties.House 1: https://www.redfin.com/WI/Eau-Claire/430-Ferry-St-...Well-maintained tri-plex.

Start to figure out if you want to somehow raise the money with other people.2.)

Should I try and contact relatives see if they know anything about it or contact the people with the loan and figure out something with them? 

I've seen side-bar conversations taking place on posts when a new investor is asking a question about how to get started in something, where more experienced people feel the need to say things like "I love how everyone thinks wholesaling is so easy, it took me years to figure it out" or "Flips are a lot harder than they look, I don't know why people think they can just jump in" and blah blah blah.Seriously?

I figure buying a house with cash would give me some negotiating power and maybe I could talk them down $5 or $10K. 

I'm 22 and was just as eager when was l in college but I figured just to finish school, learn as much as possible about real estate, meet as many people as possible, and enjoy the 4 years in college.

I figured a realtor would be that person, and if I find a seller/lead who needs a realtor then I will have someone I can refer them to.