I am trying to enter the real estate industry with a rental investment property.

I have spent the past several years studying market trends, analyzing potential investment properties, and building a network of industry experts.I'm specifically looking for a fellow investor located in the New York area who is interested in collaborating on initial buy and flip projects.

its a who ya know industry from what I see.

Of course it would vary depending on the property.I'd love to continue to invest in the Madison area as I've worked in the industry here for over 5 years.

But that is not the standard for the industry.

In a highly scrutinized industry, its best to stay completely above board on these kind of things. 

I'm new to BiggerPockets as well, but I have been working in the investment industry for over two decades.When I entered the SFR space, I quickly realized that I didn't know enough.

Just look at North Dakota and the boom there from new industry..

As far as using sweat equity to add value, what's your background or some specific skills you'd be able to help people with in the real estate industry?

My parents have 40+ years in SFH rentals and have done quite well for themselves and have educated my sister and I quite a bit about the industry.