I'd recommend starting with a solid market analysis to find an area with high rental demand—look at vacation spots or areas with events that draw consistent visitors.

Connecting with local real estate investor groups, attending meetups and conferences, either in person or online, can give you advice + support as well!

I haven't gone in person, but I've attended their more informal weekly zoom meetings and have found them insightful and fun.https://www.ocreic.org/

I must of missed where they said these were occurring, it was a little confusing and I hope I can work with them to better explain when these events were occurring. 

Networking: Attend local real estate meetups or events to uncover off-market opportunities from fellow investors or agents.9.

Next one is 10/17 I sent you a message- I'd love to attend this evening!

To be fair this GC has his estate home next to my project and he did not want to see starter homes going in. we build semi custom highest price in town .. so there was quality of project that also interested him.. this would be a rare event out in the market..

You have come to the right place to begin your investing journey.Have you looked into attending local meetings and joining Facebook groups?

You can meet local investors by registering to attend real estate events in your area: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521-events-and-happenings6.

I’m looking to purchase a multifamily property, single-family home, or condo/townhouse near SMU, where my daughter attends school.