New investor seeking mentor or like-minded individuals

[Jovany Espinoza]

Hello everyone,

I am new investor who is seeking to begin my real estate journey. I am a recent veteran who is currently a software engineer and would like to acquire my first rental property within the next 3 - 6 months. I recently relocated back home to the southwest suburbs of Chicago, IL and I am seeking like-minded individuals or potential mentors who are willing to meet over lunch or coffee and discuss their experience and provide some guidance. If you are interested in connecting, please tag me here. Thank you, I look forward to connecting with you all.

[Jaycee Greene]

Quote from @Jovany Espinoza:

Thank you for the replies and warm welcomes. I look forward to connecting with you all.

A little bit about what I am striving for; I am looking to purchase a single family home preferably under $120k, anywhere within the midwest region: Chicago, Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin all work for me.

One strategy I am interested in exploring is single family homes that qualify for Section 8 housing. I've been hearing more and more about Section 8 rentals being a big thing today. Not only can it provide you some stability via consistent payment (gov voucher) but vetting tenants and getting qualified people can potentially mean long term tenants. If anyone has experience in single family homes with favorable methods (low down payment, seller financing) please send me a connect. I do have some consistent capital but I am seeking a mentor or someone I can build a friendship/relationship with, while on this endeavor.

Once again thanks for replying on my discussion, I truly appreciate the acknowledgement and support. 

 @Jovany Espinoza So, something like this in Columbus: 698 S Wayne Ave, Columbus, OH 43204?