I knew her moving with me would be a disaster for multiple reasons so I told her no and got roommates to fill the rooms so I wouldn't have to have uncomfortable conversations with family.

A good friend and colleague, who is also interested in long term real estate investing, said he has multiple investors who would be interested in getting involved in a large multi family deal through me  in the market I will be working in.

You've been reading up on REI books, going to little workshops, but still not sure what to do next. 

His kids don't love him and waiting for him to die, he has been married multiple times, he doesn't trust anybody, drinks a lot, etc.

I've been asked if I'd be interested in setting up a small LP/LLC so other real estate investors could pool money together and invest together in a couple rental properties. I've looked into what would be required and...

That's a huge advantage over someone with no cash on hand.Personally, I like to have multiple exit strategies.

Having always loved looking at open houses as a kid, and currently always chasing the best deals around multiple supermarkets on any given day, I am looking forward to the challenges, lifestyle, and possibilities of real estate investing.I plan on doing some wholesaling deals initially to get experience making deals.  

I am still learning and soon want to move into the "multiple purchases a year" tier so I may have to start networking more, of course.Account Closed - It depends on the amount of rehab.

He heads a workshop called Smart Start Real Estate Investing, which is aimed towards educating and getting beginners started.

I've had both multiple times, and will never have an iPhone again.