Residential real estate is much easier to me because I have done much more and commercial RE is definitely a “who you know” game.

hey @Shaun Morgan , I don't have too much experience in this field so DEFINITELY take my opinion with a pound of salt, but from my education in entrepreneurship and from what research on the topic I have done, when it comes to private investors it is less about what info you bring to the table on the first visit and more so how you approach the situation.

Just spouting out here, but definitely get that clarified as you do not want to cross the line where a friend is planning on paying you commission from the sale as if you were an agent if you don't have your license. 

I'm verifying that one is looking for more work-assuming she says yes then I'll definitely give you her info.

I would definitely focus on a BRRRR strategy myself so you could keep pulling out your money out of your deals.

Wholesaling profits will definitely be put towards my first investment. 

You definitely came to the right platform.

Thanks Derek for the advice that's really helpful, and yes as soon as she told me I shared my condolences and did ask a little bit about the situation but I didn't want to dig down too much to the point where it may be too personal for her to talk about to a stranger.I definitely like the part of continuously following up with her and building a relationship, that makes sense and once she is ready to sell then I think I will have a leg up on others.So my next step is to find out the ARV of the property through comps and like you said try to figure out how much repair cost it needs then make an offer.

SFH is more doable although you will definitely have to look for a bit and put in a lot of offers before finding one.

I agree with Levi, you have to get out there and do your own market analysis...and you will definitely get a feel for the area.