if they were that great you'd never see them because they'd all get bought up before they even came to you.I think what @Travis Biziorek is saying is correct - you need a strong network to be successful. 

I am here to learn as much as I can as well as network with experienced investors.

Bigger Pockets is a great place for education and networking and is full of great content.I recommend that you check out the following resources:1.

Seek out local real estate groups to get an idea and network around local regulations.

Network, network, network.

To start your journey, I recommend focusing on building your network by joining meetups and engaging in online forums, while narrowing down your first investment based on your budget, market, and goals.

Depending on the transaction sizes you are pursuing, raising money to purchase property without debt requires either an incredible network of relationships or devoting a lot of time and effort to raising money.

The networking was the best part... just learning what everyone is doing and hearing what is working for them (or not) was super valuable.

Do you know if there's any networking events happening in Northern NJ?

Start small with strategies like house hacking, leveraging your hands-on skills for value-add properties, and building a strong team or network to reduce risks.