New to Real Estate - Hungry for knowledge/exposure - Upstate NY

[Will McGuire]

My name is Will McGuire. I am based out of Orange County, New York and looking to business in the upstate NY area. I am new to real estate, but I am working with a successful investor as a mentor.  I am interested in flipping, buy and hold rentals (especially those in close proximity to colleges/universities), and development.

I hope to make connections with people with similar interests and who may have experience in areas that I am lacking, as well as anyone hungry to grow a business and open to new opportunities. I am at the stage in my career where I am looking to soak up any and all knowledge that I can gain. Please, do not hesitate to give any advice, suggestions, or anything that you feel I, or anyone else reading this, may find useful. 

The areas above are the areas that I am currently interested in. However, as I said I am new to this and thus, I am open to any opportunities where I can learn and most importantly, where there is money to be made!