Hey all, as the title states I'm brand new to the real estate game and I'm looking to find people in the area who are willing to loosely guide/teach me how to wholesale/flip properties.Are there any networking events in the area I'd be able to connect with?

I think the biggest roadblock has been the lack of true testimonials of successful people in these programs.  

People’s Republic of Asheville is more concerned with STR regulations than people living in boxes on the streets.

Many people buy a house with a FHA loan and then turn it into a rental but it doesn't mean it's always allowed.

I also hold a couple of real estate forums in the area for people like yourselves to connect with service providers, GC's, etc. 

You might need to file 1099s if you used contractors or other people whom you paid for labor:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51/topics/1167632-expla...

I've done this with my properties because I'm well known in my small town and don't want people to know what I own.LEGAL PROTECTION: By placing your assets in an LLC, you are legally separating them from your personal assets.

Very keen on meeting like minded REI people. 

When you say you want to prioritize cash flow over equity, you want to watch out for people honing in on that and selling you "good cash flow" deals which will be in D neighborhoods and will come with high capital expenditures and harder tenancies.

Owners mistakenly ASSUME all PMCs offer the exact SAME SERVICES and PERFORM those services EXACTLY THE SAME WAY, so price is the only differentiator – so, they often select the first PMC they call or that calls them back!