I want to hear some stories on how other people got started and how easy/difficult it was.

Justin made posts here about how much "he spent" rehabbing units that wound up belonging to other people. 

But for people thinking about diving in now, what’s the point?

If you think something is wrong with the way it s done, teach people how to do it right.

Don’t be distracted by people with other plans and ways.

I would love to meet and network to people in South Florida , and find a mentor or someone who has taken a similar investment route that I am doing from flipping to owning rental properties.Really just meet likeminded people. 

Inventory has held steady at around 5-6 months for some time now, with roughly 4% more active listings on the market in the metro now compared to November last year.

Im generally distrustful of most people/funds in the real estate world.

You're already half way there by asking people what they want to hear.

There's a post right above mine from a lender... there's always a lender offering $$$ even when people can't afford it.