I have been a pro member for about 7 months now, so better late than never :)I am a part-time investor from Toledo, OH.

I worked as a Maintenance Tech for Essex Property Trust at The Highlands at Wynhaven apartment complex in Issaquah Washington for 2.5 years to learn how to tackle the problems that arise with rentals on a large scale, but not really knowing what my goals or vision was.

Over the last 18 years I have purchase real estate (HUD fixer-upper rent and sell, 6 unit apartment, duplex and single family home) I currently have 1 duplex, 3 single family home and a commercial building all within the state in which I reside. 

I bought my very first apartment building without an agent or realtor or any mentor or help from somebody in the field . everything I knew was from books and online forums self taught .

I would personally look to leverage that money by purchasing an apartment building.

As a part of my preparation for the purchase of my first investment property (shooting for next 9-18 months) I still have a lot of work left to do as far as research on the legal side of things, landlord/tenant contracts, owner financing options, etc. etc. 

You can become an assistant to someone that has access. 

Over the last six months I have been working on my first 28 unit apartment building closing July 17.

These large metro areas are only 4 hours apart but are right now on opposite ends of the spectrum.

Ultimately i want the 50 unit apartment buildings in my portfolio.