We have been around the bigger pockets community for over a decade now and have more 5 star reviews on bigger pockets than any company on this website in any industry (>270 5 Star reviews).

I am not a huge fan of them personally as they are PE investors and have a very, very narrow view of the industry and how it should be approached. 

I can see this industry moves at the speed of light and it's a bit overwhelming... once I get my ish together I would like to connect.

I am also really interested in the stock market and the real estate industry! 

Within the Industry.

Wishing you luck as you learn and grow in this industry!

The best way to connect and learn is to be in rooms where it's going down.In terms of captial your best bet is to focus on a primary income that cash flow sufficiently, saving as much as you can and doing something real estate related so you can get familiar with the industry.

You can find multiple good deals, we are growing at a very fast rate with multiple industries coming here. 

Try being an agent, your phone number is EVERYWHERE and you get targeted by a whole industry that wants to sell you the latest gimmick.Here is what helped me.I answer calls and when it's a telemarketer I will interrupt them and say very friendly (because I don't hate the poor person who gets paid to do this and coached to be ruthless): Hey, so glad you called, can you do me a big favor? 

Hope is the industry gets some relief soon and I can revisit some options to further improve asset revenue through amenities and/or roll into a better rate a lower principle.