Bigger Pockets is a great place for education and networking. 

while still trying to keep up with the competition Do you rely more on direct-to-seller marketing, networking with agents, leveraging platforms like PropStream and Batch Leads, or just by looking at a lot of deals?

Quote from @Salvador Auciello: @Todd Fry give me I ring I have a large network of commercial lenders and investors that finance mobile homes. 

Quote from @April Smalls: Due to Holidays, there arent many events or networking opportunites. have you posted in the classifieds the deal you are looking to fund?

Hi everyone! I'm a new member here.
My husband and I will be in Naples, Italy, for a few days starting from tomorrow. Is anyone there at this time of the year who wants to connect?
We're getting our feet started in ...

I’m Arizona licensed and while I’m not an attorney or CPA, I’ve got a pretty wide network of investor-savvy agents and property mangrs who I trust.. folks who actually roll up their sleeves and dive into the trenches.The right guidance can help you identify stable neighborhoods in Austin where job growth still hums along nicely, or link you up to off-market multifamily properties in San Antonio that don’t get splashed across public listings.

This will depend on your risk tolerance and your goals but you should consider starting with a single-family home to gain experience as a landlord and build your network.

Team/ Networking -  I'll need all the help I can get with this property. 

Please let me know if you need any connections I have a huge network still in KC.

I’ve found success by networking at local meetups, connecting with real estate agents, and exploring online platforms to discover these opportunities.