I suggest you start out by meeting like minded people and here is a link to a local meetup in the OC: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521/topics/1225233-ocre...Good Investing...

@Shawn McCormick is local to the area and can share some of his experiences. 

Are you local here?

Find your local REIA and start attending and find the Realtors there to build friendships with. 

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There is a lawsuit from a company that invested in a deal with someone on BP (not this group) who ironically changed the name of their company after multiple failed deals) that is suing the GP and people personally for negligence because the sponsor did not do what they said they were going to do.

I am a local Realtor and I work with an amazing team of lenders, title companies, and contractors.

We’re not just buying properties; we’re creating them—tailored multifamily projects that meet local demand and deliver cash flow from day one.

I'll just add a local perspective: North Atlanta ie city, Sandy Springs, or Alpharetta?

Go to BUILD YOUR TEAM at the top of the screen and look for local investors or meetups in your area.