In my opinion, an in person meetup > an online connection.You may want to consider making a connection here and meeting up for coffee or attending a real estate networking event.Best of luck!

@John Lasher If you are still looking to spend $20k-$30K for a coach, I would be happy to take you up on that offer :) For full disclosure,  I will share with you precisely what you can learn online/ perhaps even entirely through these BiggerPockets Forums but that doesn't address the reason why most are still unable to purchase larger assets: creditworthiness and capital relationships.

My advise is to look at property online and see if you can talk with an agent first to see what the rules are for that state.

Use your skills to network with local investors and professionals by attending meetups in the Conroe and Houston area, joining online forums, and connecting with property managers or realtors.

Look them up online, call and interview several of them.

If there is an existing lender not agreeing in writing to accept payments from the LPO buyer, then you are in violation of the statute -- and it is a very toothy statute -- vs the seller/landlord side only thoughWe are getting ready to get one in place because the seller is demanding it and my client is the protected buyer.Yes -- you must vet your sub to buyers -- some should not be anywhere near a wrap transaction.Stay safe out thereAlan

It's not like other markets where all info is online and everything is super fast and easy.

I also recommend a bank that has local branch that you can go into vs having it 100% online.

I found an auction person, and I see listings online.

Some mentorships include online training, weekly meetings, networking opportunities, tools, and access to speak with other investors/mentees.10.