I've been on the sidelines with real estate investing for about 2 years now given this highly volatile and high interest rate environment (at least relative to recent years).

Oh Man in real estate investing this is so much more common than one would even have a clue about.

LegoffWe sell after origination our real estate loans interest only 12 month terms Rates are 12%+

I live in the Pacific Northwest and have been investing in real estate here for years, but am considering retiring in Florida.

Looking to learn everything i can about Real Estate Investing.

One of my favorite places on the internet for keeping it real. 

Wanted to know your thoughts on the area and then also any connections to certified Real Estate agents in the area as it will most likely be a STR after a year of living in it.

@Jason GriffinRecommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

Hi BiggerPockets Community,My name is I am finishing my MBA program next May, but I have become extremely invested in learning everything i can on Real Estate. 

Currently I have a duplex in Madison, WI and am under contract for my first flip.Outside of real estate, I enjoy mostly time with my kids as they are young!