My buddy who moved out there is a long time friend of mine who is also in the construction industry. 

I have worked in the mortgage banking industry for over 8 years and have been actively pursuing my real estate investor dream for the last 4.Experience: In the past year I have flipped two properties each of which were very successful.

I recently sold a day spa in Silicon Valley that I operated for 30 years; I've also concluded 20 years of spa management consulting and am ready for a new industry (even though I'm shocked to discover that landlording does not include free facial treatments and pedicures.) 

I am a graduating student from Ryerson Universities Urban and Regional Planning Program and my time here has ignited a passion for the real estate investment industry.

There's a ton of college students just trying to make a quick-buck in this particular industry, so you may have to do some sifting to get to the real experts.  

It is such a big industry that there is no chance of it going anywhere.I have a short term rental there and couldn't say more good things about the decision to buy there.

In town, it's small-town, 1 grocery store, car wash, a new post office, nice school and some old time buildings.. but now the millennials are buying homes there, and making the drive to the airport, Learjet and even Koch Industries, just for that oasis of home at night.There are other places.. within the city, that should never be left out.. but hopefully this gives you a long-winded overview of our area. 

No matter the market or industry there will always be doomsayers.  

I am 41 years old and have been in the tech/telecom industry for almost 20 years.

My planning and organizational skills are top-notch and I feel very well prepared to purchase a property.I have a partner who currently works in the fix-n-flip industry for a real estate firm here, and he completes all aspects of repair and renovation on a daily basis.