A few general tips - look for markets with strong economic growth - job growth, population growth, network with other investors in your area and check which states they are investing in, for out-of-state investing - work with someone who has your best interests at heart and is also an investor who can easily plug you in with their network (GCs, lenders, PMs).

Would love to connect and network.  

BP is a great place to network and build out your team.

That said, I lived in Detroit from 2017-2022, which means I was able to build an on-the-ground network before moving away.

Wholesaling isn’t my game, but I leverage my network to support others because their success is my success.Shifting the conversation to value changes everything.How are you creating meaningful connections in your deals?

I am interested in learning and networking.

If I order HVAC or plumbing parts from China generally the measurements of fittings are off and delivery takes 30+ days.

Trulia.com4- call all of the FSBOers. multiple sites I then would reach out to the top closing companies and start phone networking.

You can find templates for joint venture agreements on BiggerPockets or other real estate investment websites.Next, consider joining local real estate meetups or online groups where you can network with other investors.

Because I have been in recovery myself for 12 years now I have a network of people who work in treatment centers and detoxes and most of our residents are referrals from such places.