I wish you all the best on your next endeavor.   

He has an interesting conversation going about buy and holds.You should read and do the work of the Ultimate Beginners GuideI wish you well in your investing endeavors.

It's like any other endeavor.

Best of luck in your REI endeavors and keep us posted on your projects and progress.

Account Closed Much appreciation for the updates and GODspeed on your endeavors...Kudos,Mary

I've been reading a very good book about purchasing apartment complexes versus owning a multitude of single family properties for rental endeavors.

they helpkeep you accountablesomeone(s) to bounce ideas off ofencourage you when you're stuckhelps you ask questions that you might not have thought aboutsomeone else to talk to besides your spouse or business partner that doesn't have ulterior motivesmakes you want to do more or get more done when some in your group is kicking buttI'm not currently a part of a mastermind group for RE Investing, but I was in the past for other business endeavors.

What would be the best way to get going with this whole endeavor? 

Omg....I hope you have better endeavors. 

Your background as a general contractor will no doubt propel you forward in your real estate endeavors!