Bigger Pockets is a great place for education and networking. 

You might also consider using the BiggerPockets Pro tools to analyze specific properties and connect with investors who have experience in those regions.Additionally, networking locally through real estate meetups or investor groups in your target area can be invaluable.

Marian Smith yes, crowdfunding is many people putting in funds to make a larger pool.

Network for collaboration, learn from successful investors, and discuss ROI and financing techniques for meaningful conversations with Houston investors.Good Luck!

If it's below 7% then we sell the property being taxed as a long-term investment or 1031 it into a larger BRRRR.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Recommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

@Dina Schmid if you are downtown and have a larger property you can do 125k plus a year.

Right now, focus on learning, networking, and landing your first deal.

House hacking involves partnering with a partner or co-investor to manage property, while real estate syndications involve pooling $35,000 with other investors to buy larger properties.

Hi!  I'm in the Detroit area and have completed a few flips, but now looking to make more a business, not a hobby.  We have HML's and cash to buy homes.  We'll be progressing into Brrr's, multi-family, etc.