Longtime lurker, first-time contributor here.

Like many of you, books like Rich Dad Poor Dad and The Richest Man in Babylon set me on this path about a decade ago. Since then, I’ve slowly built up two LTRs and a primary residence that I plan to convert into a MTR.

I’m proud of the progress I’ve made—however modest it may seem to more seasoned investors. But I’m at a point now, with my first-born due in a couple weeks, where I really want to take this seriously.

My primary income has been video production and photography, mostly in the health & wellness space. It's been a decent career, but I've always been more drawn to REI. The challenge is that with my current income and risk tolerance, I'm realistically only able to do a deal every few years—trying to change that.

So here’s where I’m at:

I’d love to connect with more experienced investors—developers, syndicators, operators—who might be open to mentorship or even just letting me get closer to the process.

In return, I don't plan on coming empty-handed.

I bring a skill set that I think is becoming more valuable in this space: video, social media, and content marketing. Building trust and attracting capital through content is becoming a real advantage—something we’ve all seen play out with a number of BP personalities. (In fact, oddly enough, I used to produce content for BP with my friend Felipe Mejia. Example here)

If there’s a way to trade value—content, strategy, execution—in exchange for access, learning, or guidance, I’m all ears.

At the very least, would love to connect with people further down the path and learn where I can.

Appreciate any insight or connections.