., Conner Real EstateFranklinFranklin REI MeetupsLocal Brokers: The Ashton Real Estate Group, Synergy Realty NetworkNext StepsNetwork Actively: Attend meetups, join online forums, and reach out to brokers and agents.Conduct Market Research: Understand the specific dynamics of each market, including rental demand, vacancy rates, and local economic factors.Visit the Markets: If possible, visit these markets to get a firsthand feel of the neighborhoods and potential investment opportunities.By connecting with local investors, brokers, and agents, you'll gain valuable insights and find opportunities that align with your investment goals.

I would recommend attending local RE meet ups if possible.

I attended a weekend long event where Tyler was the presenter for RE Mentor a few years ago and I can tell you that Tyler is the real deal.

To stimulate deal flow (loan requests or note offers) I used attend about 15 commercial real estate meetings a month; now I email a newsletter or update every month to 15,000 commercial mortgage and loan broker contacts I have through LinkedIn.6.

I highly suggest that you try to attend your local REI networking groups and meetups.

1.Subscribe to the BiggerPockets Money and Rookie Podcasts2.Attend the FREE WEBINARS3.Attend a Meetup in Your Area / virtual meet ups4.Purchase the Beginner Books: How to Invest in Real Estate, Set for Life, The House Hacking Strategy5.Peruse the forums!

And I do like the idea of bucking the trend, being a little contrarian, etc.If you haven't already done so, I'd recommend attending an upcoming RI Real Estate Investors Group meeting, which meets monthly in person for members and monthly virtually for members and non-members.

Further, my understanding is that it is possible to create a multi member LLC with yourself and a corporation as members, where you're the corporate official(s) - but we're getting fairly deep into the weeds here.Note that I'm just a lowly landlord who has attended seminars and implemented some of what was taught.

Is anyone else planning to attend the WealthCon event in Las  Vegas next week? 

While continuing to do research, I have been sent emails and attended webinars where they offer paid mentorships.