I recommend connecting with Joe Dimarzo @ lighthouse management.

You can certainly shorten the curve by networking at the REIA and other similar events, meetups (@Joe Fairless), etc. and striking up a conversation with people and simply asking what type of investing they do, where they are doing it, and who they recommend for the various facets of your team.

For forty years as a laborer, carpenter/tradesman, residential designer, architect, and construction manager I have worked extensively with homeowners, contractors, and real estate investors in the past as they build their net worth and increase their cash flow from their residential properties.

It won't hurt to use them though - just a little more in labor and a little more expensive material.Jim.

The next one, because of the Labor Day holiday, is Mon Sept 12.

You got to the right place to learn investing @Joe Pearson .

There are some great First Time Home Buyer Programs out there to choose from and to maximize your buying power.Let me know if you have any questions or assistance.Regards,Joe Scorese

Thanks Joe!

I'll research that again.I hadn't heard of that, @Joe Garbarczyk.

For a true comparison, an appropriate fair market value for your labor in this regard must be subtracted from the income or interest earned.As an example, let's say the riskless 10 year treasury bond yields 3%.