OOS investing is not as easy as advertised, and if you pick a market thousands of miles away based solely on numbers it may be tough to build a network and get started. 

Networking is an excellent way to dive in quickly.

Nowadays, the internet has made it easier to network, reach a larger audience, underwrite deals, research a market, and have access to education. 

I’m open to networking and look forward to making new connections here.

I've built my network through different industries but real estate is a common theme in our investment strategies.

What strategies have you used to find investors when you don’t have a wealthy family network?

You didn't pay me to work the entire year, driving one town after another, putting up signs, making cold calls, networking, paying for local ads to make $2000 on each deal I netted prior to this $50K gem.

This probably sounds a little like wholesaling or being a Realtor, and it is.If you don't want to spend $1,000's to build this out and take on the associated tasks, there are other, more cost effective, options.I'd recommend looking for potential deals via free (or low-cost sources) i.e. local meetups/networking, Courts (probate & lis pendens lists), Realtors, Wholesalers, properties for sale online (especially those with 90+ days on market), etc.All the best!

Also networking and seeing where people are buying deals will be helpful in directing your efforts. 

@Doronda PlacideJoin local real estate investor associations in your area and check Facebook for local meet-ups so you can network with investor-friendly agents or even wholesalers in your market that find deals