BiggerPockets is great and I've also found meetups to be great help when networking!

This property was sourced through Ann Mesa’s extensive network in Southern California.

Hard to scale on these larger deals Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

If you use an FHA loan as an individual, you’ll benefit from a low down payment (3.5%) and more lenient qualification requirements, but you won’t have liability protection, and the loan will stay in your name when it becomes a rental.Using a conventional loan through an LLC offers liability protection and scalability for future investments but requires a larger down payment (15-25%) and often comes with higher interest rates.If maximizing cash-on-cash return is your goal, FHA might be the better starting point.

For larger jobs, in quarterly draws.

STRs require more hands-on management, but it’s a viable option for reducing your taxable income without needing REPS.You might also consider a cost segregation study to accelerate depreciation on the rental, creating larger upfront paper losses.

Bigger Pockets is a great place for education and networking. 

Focused on reading, learning, listening and networking in the short term.

Networking at local real estate meetups is also great for building relationships with other investors who might know of deals.

Are you looking to increase cash flow with every sale and purchase or keep building equity to buy a larger property down the road?