I found and joined those DU groups on FB (but I'm having trouble being able to post there).

My husband and I  just joined bigger pockets and I am excited to get started in real estate investing.

I explained I had never joined this or consented to pay for this that I gave them my credit card to bill $3.95.

Joining local meetups and online investor groups can also help you make valuable connections and find the right opportunities.Good luck!

In order to network with wholesalers and lenders the best way to go about it will be to attend the local REIA like The Greater Houston REIA and also joining the local investors facebook groups. 

I'm Pratik Patel, a healthcare professional excited to join the BiggerPockets community.

Hey @Aeon Jones I wanted to see if you ended up joining vodyssey?

Whether it's connecting with experienced agents, joining local real estate groups, or surrounding yourself with people who are willing to share their insights.

However, here are a few strategies to explore:Local Real Estate Investor Networks – Join local REI groups, meetups, or Facebook groups where private lenders may be open to funding primary residences under the right terms.Seller Financing – If the seller is open to it, you could negotiate a seller-financed deal where they act as the lender.Community Banks & Credit Unions – Smaller local banks may offer portfolio loans with flexible terms.Wealthy Individuals / Family Offices – High-net-worth individuals sometimes fund private deals, especially if they see strong equity and repayment potential.IRA or Self-Directed Retirement Accounts – Some investors lend money from their self-directed IRAs for real estate transactions.Since you’re willing to pay higher interest for a short-term solution, a contract for deed (land contract) might also be an option, where the seller keeps the title until you pay it off or refinance.Would you like me to connect you with any potential private lenders?

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