Being that I am new to real estate investing, would this be a smart way to get the ball rolling in my investment venture? 

If want to be out there and do real estate to experience the thrill, hire managers or do what I thought of doing but never had the balls is take the leap of faith, QUIT YOUR JOB !

I am brand new to the Real Estate Industry and looking to get the ball rolling and take off fast.

(I hate when a refer someone and they drop the ball)All the best of luck and please keep in touch ! 

"The property value will likely go up in the next few years because Logan Square is a hot market and so should rents but want to make sure its a good deal now It sounds like your crystal ball is better than mine.  

My crystal ball is broken too @Jim Groves, but what I see in the industry is the stronger issuers/operators bypassing the platforms altogether.  

@Neal Hoss We did HELOCs on both our primary (that was the first one to get the ball rolling), and then on our duplex and that allowed us to buy 1 SFR for a flip and 1 SFR for rental.

I have hit home runs and I have gotten beat by the ball and the bat.  

I am ready to get the ball moving out here in Boston.

All it takes is for a few people to meet once a month and the ball will start rolling.