How to start networking as a novice real estate investor?

[Fabian Petersen]

Hello BiggerPockets Community,
I've been consuming a lot of content from the BiggerPockets books and website recently, especially about networking and building your team, but until now I feel like I am stuck with a chicken-or-egg problem: How do you start building your REI network if you have limited experience and resources?

For example two groups that are often mentioned as the first part of your team are real estate agents and other RE investors.

But if I start contacting real estate agents about investment properties when I do not have the funds ready, what value do I provide to the real estate agent.

Conversely if I start building relationships with other investors who might have funds available (but not the time to look for deals), what value do I provide if I do not already have a ready stream of possible deals.

Even if I start networking with both groups at the same time (and all the other members of a REI team), it doesn't solve the problem right away, since there needs to be some rapport already, which needs time.

In other words, how do I start networking without wasting anyone's time? 

Thanks for any answers :)