This is the third time someone has tried to replicate the exact forum post in this same General Real Estate Investing group that already has 99 replies.https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/48/topics/1220392-what-...

There are a lot of interested Smokies investors on this forum.

The book is useful for understanding how to structure deals, assess risks, and think like a lender, rather than just an investor.Pair this with engaging in forums like this one and attending local meetups to put what you learn into practice.

Again, the BiggerPockets store has some books on this topic, or you can learn about it by watching podcasts, reading blogs, and interacting on the forum.

You could do this in the BiggerPockets forum, but building relationships with people from other states behind a keyboard is hard.

Look in the Forum section for Events and Meetups.

There's a good chance the issue(s) you face has already been discussed and answered.Ask questions in the appropriate forum.

Quote from @Maegan Quaife: I am not sure where to post this question, this is my first time on the BiggerPockets Forum.

Hey @Spencer Blondeaux, welcome to the BP Forum from a fellow St.

I remember the few experienced people I was able to speak with back in the day before online forums.