I just joined Bigger Pockets today.  

Others should join in on offering their service.

Many will look at our profile pictures and see young men who probably have little experience in the space, which is why I joined a company with a solid track record/decades of collective individual experience to learn more! 

$20K won't do much, but you might find a local, experienced investor that you trust to join forces with.

Enjoy some coffee and join our meetup that has been going for 6 years strong!

Hi does anyone know if property management groups/ real estate groups that I can join to network New Jersey area 

I'd be weary of joining, but do your research.

Welcome to BiggerPockets and thanks for joining!

Find and join a local REI or land lord Association and attend meetings to get local perspectives on markets, LL/tenant laws and experiences etc.Hang out here and search threads that may be relevant to you and your desires/needs.Decide on your objectives from investing, taking into account your resources from financial and time perspectives.

The mid term goal is for me to replace my W2 salary within 2 years, and shift full time to the management and expansion of our own portfolio, with the goal of replacing my partner's W2 salary within 1-2 years after that, so that he can join me.