.: @James McGovern I'd go to meetups I have attended local meetups and have not met any.

A big way to expedite this is to go to local meetups and attend local masterminds that will get you in front of people that are in the community you want to do deals in and partner with. 

A few tips to get started: focus on networking with local investors, attend meetups or join online forums, and consider reading books like "The Millionaire Real Estate Investor" or "Rich Dad Poor Dad."

I like the details, I like to understand what's going on and I will/have fired an agent making decisions or hiding information behind my back"When my lawyer attends conferences and meetings and reads law things, then comes back and says "I edited your lease paragraph 4 due to some case law, this is better".

I recently attended a seminar hosted by TaxLienCode and wondered whether anyone has found their course and platform (monthly subscription) valuable?

As a junior in possession they may work with you.  86k is not enough to do a BK over that would really hurt you going forward. worse that comes out of it is you know their position. its possible though that the property will bid higher than the 600k . if it goes to sale make sure you attend and watch the action very closely make sure bidders that qualify checks are not talking to each other and making side deals so the property only goes for minimum bid and you get nothing.. this is called colluding to stymie open bidding and in some markets it quite common.

Investment Strategies:Columbus offers opportunities for various investment strategies:- BRRRR: Look for undervalued properties in up-and-coming neighborhoods- Fix & Flip: The median days on market is 24, indicating a relatively quick turnaround for renovated properties- Rental: With a high percentage of renters, there's potential for long-term rental investmentsTo get started, consider joining local real estate investing groups, attending meetups, and networking with other investors in the Columbus area.

@Alexander Davila I think they let you attend one for free but you'll want to double-check with them.Yes, I'm an active investor as well as agent.

Attend meetups and REIA groups.  

Begin by networking with local real estate investors, attending industry meetings, and possibly joining real estate investment clubs.