Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Either go to local real estate oriented meet-ups or post in FB groups that are for real estate in different Colorado markets.

It's been brutal with real estate prices dropping so dramatically and rents plummeting as well. 

I am new to real estate investing. 

I'm Wendy Diaz from Dallas, TX , passionate about real estate investing in my first property.

I think people are ignoring this thinking that real estate appreciation is linear, which it is not.

Second, it will take a lawyer that specializes in Real Estate law, which we have a few good ones in Nicholasville. 

This can help offset your mortgage and other expenses.Single-Family Home: If you choose a single-family home, you may have the option to rent out rooms or a separate unit if there's space, but the income potential might be lower compared to a duplex.Affordability:Duplex: Financing a duplex might be more challenging, but the rental income can assist with affordability.Single-Family Home: Single-family homes might be more accessible for first-time buyers, but you won't have rental income to offset expenses unless you choose to rent out a portion of the property.Property Management:Duplex: Managing a duplex involves dealing with multiple tenants and units, which can be more time-consuming than managing a single-family home.Single-Family Home: Managing a single-family home is typically simpler since there's only one tenant.Privacy:Duplex: Living in a duplex means you'll share a building with tenants, which could impact your privacy.Single-Family Home: Offers more privacy as you won't be sharing the property with renters.Market Conditions:Duplex: In some markets, duplexes may offer better appreciation potential and cash flow due to the rental income.Single-Family Home: Depending on the location, single-family homes may have better long-term appreciation potential.Long-Term Plans:Duplex: If your goal is to accumulate rental properties, starting with a duplex can be a good way to get into real estate investing.Single-Family Home: If you prioritize a more traditional living arrangement and don't want to manage rental units, a single-family home might be a better fit.

Hi Folks,I am kind of new to real estate.

Can someone explain the contract process I know it is private property vs real property so that will affect how you go about it.