I'm not quite at the buying stage but would gladly take the referral information for when I'm ready soon! 

No need to open 20 bank accounts unless you want to.You’re definitely not overthinking it, this is exactly the stage where structure matters.

We have bought 10 SFH's in 2 months, they are at different stages of rehab but the ones that we have completed and refi'ed have all given us $60k+ in equity. 

Buy a daycare, retirement home or old elementary building.  

🏡 Success Story: Young Street, Richmond, VAWe purchased Young Street off-market on May 23, 2025 for $173,000 — a hidden gem ready for transformation.With a targeted $50,000 renovation, we completely reimagined the home:✨ Added stairs to the attic for full access✨ Finished out two spacious rooms upstairs✨ Installed a brand-new full bathroom✨ Staged it to perfection for maximum market appealJust 4 days after listing, it sold on October 27, 2025 for $390,000.💰 Purchase Price: $173,000🔨 Renovation Cost: $50,000🏠 Sale Price: $390,000📆 Days on Market: 4💵 Profit (before closing costs): ≈ $167,000This project is a perfect example of how creative vision, strategic upgrades, and professional staging can turn an overlooked property into a massive win.We didn’t just flip a house — we created opportunity, equity, and a story of success.

I think I can definitely learn a lot from you and you can from me especially being we are at very similar stages in our life.

These forms of experience will be invaluable as you grow your portfolio.Throughout the early stages of your journey, stay active on these forums and get out to some local investor meet-ups. 

If you’re at the stage where simplification matters, selling + redeploying is okay — just don’t do it without running the after-tax, after-fees, after-recapture numbers, or you’ll think you’re putting $700K to work when it’s really less.So… if this were on my desk, I’d do three side-by-side scenarios:A.

Each stage (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refi, Repeat) forces you to think like an investor, builder, and leader all at once.A few quick pointers as you start connecting and learning:Start with your network.

You are at the stage of needing to build a team, which would consist of lender, agent, investor friendly title company or attorney, etc.