It’s probably wrong for us to laugh at people who lack some knowledge - but why would anyone invest in something they don’t even have a basic understanding of?  

The owner Corinne is very knowledgeable and honest.

Having that background knowledge from being a CPA will be a great tool as you get into real estate, as I am sure you already know!

Any advice, local knowledge, or insights would be greatly appreciated!

@Steven DeHart I'd start off listening to the podcasts and gaining as much knowledge as possible.

There ARE people able to create enough hype, misdirection, and lies to successfully conduct a “Capital raise” without possessing the experience, education, knowledge and analytical ability necessary to have a fair shot at success.  

The foundation of this comes from the loan- your knowledge of the loan.

Pick an area that is within a 2 hour drive or a 3 hour nonstop plane flight.Get in that market and really learn it neighborhood by neighborhood block by block.Local market knowledge is every investor’s competitive advantage.I do MF deals in Greenville SC where I live and already own 400 doors.

There is no "secret" that the big boys are doing necessarily, just incremental pieces of information, relationships, and knowledge that have been built up over time at scale. 

This community is full of helpful resources and knowledgable professionals eager to assist during your journey.Have you chosen a brokerage yet?