Lending money requires knowledge of contracts, state regulations, licensing requirements, real estate process, etc.

Continue reading the forum and gaining knowledge :)

I don't have any experience in real estate except for head knowledge from books.

You are absolutely on the right place to get more knowledge about how to invest.

But I would definitely take advantage of mentor and his knowledge if possible

I defer to your knowledge base, but I would still think you would need to show a little more intent to convert it to a rental before trading it for a rental than simply holding it to increase in value.

John Fossetti might want to chime in here to offer some knowledge on this subject.

And hopefully in return I can offer my expertise from the building industry and possibly feet on the street or anything else that may come up that I am knowledgeable on.

I am so impressed with Bigger Pockets and the wealth of knowledge and camaraderie here.

because of the school district it's become a high demand area.