If you are a super newb, should you go to a real estate meetup?

[Justin Lewis]

So I have done nothing except read a few real estate books, analyze a few properties (as well as I knew how), and talked to one hard money lender. I’ve heard real estate meet ups are very beneficial but I’m wondering whether someone as novice as me should even go and if so, how do I present myself?

[Karl B.]

Of course! Go and tell everyone you're interested in real estate, you're reading books and you want to learn lots more. Talk with people, ask questions, make connections. You'll likely find mentors and will move closer to buying your first property. 

There was a point where all RE investors were newbies and we enjoy sharing RE knowledge/experiences with others.