Because I already owned properties in Latin America and Europe, I started to answer these questions as my contribution to BiggerPockets and the forum.There used to be an international sub-forum and I was the main contributor, reason why I was invited a few years back to attend a call with CEO Scott Trench and the other top sub-forum contributors to give our advice on the last changes in the forums.

**Network for Referrals**: Start by attending local meet-ups or joining Facebook groups to get referrals for good contractors.

Attend meetups and meet as many people in RE as you can.

I just attended a seminar today and bought a course from the Saen Higgins "Tax Lien Method" group.

Attend meetups and meet as many people in RE as you can.

Consensus lies on March 24th,  The link to attend is here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/...

@Timothy YangAt this stage of your life, I highly recommend reading, attending networking events, and speak to investors who have SUCCESSFULLY invested in whatever type of investing you have most interest in.

Hi Asma, if you're in the Detroit area (sounds like you are), I'd attend the Detroit Renegades meetups.

I attended seminars, joined meetup groups, and regularly invited local professionals for coffee to learn from their experiences.

@Patrick Goswitz Not to argue with your chat gpt lawyer and accountant, but I'm actually attending a foreclosure auction next month that took two years to get through the courts.