This is how I started out as well in England, investing in remote cities where it was a lot more affordable to get into the market. 

(like most newbies I figure)So I guess I'll use this time wisely, and continue knowledge building, and hopefully networking.I'd be interested to hear from anyone local to my area, whether flipping, wholesaling, or renting properties.Odd fact: Although raised in England, I drink coffee, not tea!

I would have way more luck in that market, but my home is now New England and I love it!

.  :-)  In addition to that, I recommend a couple others:  @Justin Silverio's group and New England REIA. 

Here in New England, especially with smaller lots, you can run into a quite a few non-conforming structures, which prevent redeveloping the lot due to lot-size, dimensional requirements, setback requirements, etc.

Thanks Mark,The two I'd be open to go, that work with my schedule/location are.New England Real Estate Investors Association NEREIAWhen: 1st Wednesday of each month, 7:00pmWhere: Best Western, Chelmsford Or Massachusetts Real Estate Investors Association MREIAWhen: Last Tuesday of each month, 7:00pmWhere: Peabody Marriott Hotel, Peabody Preferably the Peabody one as its on my way home from work.

@Sarah Ziehr - I am working with the Bank of England.

Since healthcare providers can qualify for debt forgiveness if they work in hospitals for 10 years, much of my debt and its interest may never be due.I am saving $ to place a 20% downpayment on a turnkey home in a much more affordable market than that which can be found in New England.

I am coming to the end of my enlistment and will be relocating back to the New England area.

Hi, Ben Siegelbaum, in the New England area, if you eliminate older homes, you eliminate half of the market.