New Investor looking to build a Columbus REI Network

[Luke Soroka]

My name is Luke and I am new to REI. I have been educating myself on the BP forums and listening to as many podcasts as I can.

I am reaching out to try to hopefully build a network of people that can help me navigate the process. I am not interested in getting rich quick. I want to start small and learn the industry before expanding. I am perfectly fine with small wins and building slowly. I should also mention I am local to Columbus.

My thoughts on initial strategy:

Long term holds, single family or small multi family

Not interested in rehabs/flips

Want a Property Manager (I work full time and am busy with kids activities)

Don't want to get into a bad deal by any means, but i want to get my feet wet and learn the process and hope to cash flow a bit

Looking for referrals on:

Investor friendly realtors that have the patience to deal with someone new to REI

Property Managers

Lenders

Who am I forgetting?

Thanks in advance!