It's a great time to start.While there's no one-size-fits-all approach, just read books and articles on real estate investing,attend webinars and workshops.Why don’t we connect together let’s build up our Real-estate journey.

Even if you have to travel a couple of hours, you have a much better chance of finding someone.How to approach a mentorOnce you've found a likely candidate, it's time to reach out and ask.

I have run spreads to no end and if/when interest rates fall there is a point where OPM would make sense for this approach. 

The deal exemplified our strategic approach to quick flips, capitalizing on opportunities with minimal investment, and yielding a solid return in a short timeframe, further strengthening our partnership with Archie Raglin.

The BRRRR method can still work well in today's market, but it requires a strategic approach.

You can do well with a more simple approach, but it won't be easy either way.

If not from CT and there's any networking events or groups online - id love to hear which groups you recommend/ webinars . lastly, any advice on how to properly approach investing professionals as a beginner - would be greatly appreciated. 

@Miles Hobson Does this seem like a good approach?

On a nice (I.e. expensive) cabin you may approach $1k/month which will affect the cash flow.  

Starting slow is a smart approach, and you can consider house hacking or investing in REITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts) to get your feet wet with less capital upfront.