If that leads to a more structured and education based meeting, then that is great - if it remains just a place to gather and bounce ideas and network, that's great too.

I am a fairly new homeowner (less than 2 years) and haven't began my investment property journey yet. 

Was there education sure.

Hope your investing journey has been fruitful over there. 

My journey has been anything but conventional, but it has shaped me into who I am today.

Hi Alyssa, I moved from Portland OR to Columbus OH a few years ago to start my REI journey.

We've got strong job growth (tech, healthcare, education), stable population growth, strong rental demand, and plenty of value-add opportunities in multifamily.

And DC is a haven for young highly educated would-be first time home buyers.

Wishing you the best of luck on your investment journey!

While sophistication of your equity partners (private money lenders) will vary between residential and commercial, the principle of raising private capital is the same.You need to develop your own system which allows a constant stream of PML even when you don't need the funds and/or don't have an active deal under contract.For example; I raise private capital by offering free educational workshops for people with self-directed IRAs.