We have started meeting in person at Polly's restaurant Located at 15 South Stanley in Cottage Hills IL.

Action Steps to Start Building Passive IncomeResearch Your Market: Determine whether your area is better suited for short-term or long-term rentals.

Ah yes, I own property in Tulsa but actually also have a real estate automation company with nationwide coverage - I started adding markets to the list to illustrate the range of areas we cover but should definitely add Tulsa to the list as well!

This allowed Jerry Scott and Chad Wolfe to focus on the execution of the project without needing to invest their own capital upfront, ensuring a streamlined process from start to finish.

I have been reading the online resources about getting started, searching the market, and even doing tours, but I am hesitant to jump in and buy a house as I have quite a large amount of student debt.

You need to keep in mind that this should be a long term hold at least to a point when you wanna convert back to CAD that you are not losing on conversionWhen i started in 2012 it was like 1.05-1.07 

You have started your journey in the right place.

@Robert Kline, I would start by talking with your local building department. 

Engage an investor-focused realtor/broker in your preferred market (this is not a residential realtor) and start 'tire kicking' the market and properties that fit your criteria.

I only buy if I can have equity right from the start.