.: @James McGovern I'd go to meetups I have attended local meetups and have not met any.

A few tips to get started: focus on networking with local investors, attend meetups or join online forums, and consider reading books like "The Millionaire Real Estate Investor" or "Rich Dad Poor Dad."

As a junior in possession they may work with you.  86k is not enough to do a BK over that would really hurt you going forward. worse that comes out of it is you know their position. its possible though that the property will bid higher than the 600k . if it goes to sale make sure you attend and watch the action very closely make sure bidders that qualify checks are not talking to each other and making side deals so the property only goes for minimum bid and you get nothing.. this is called colluding to stymie open bidding and in some markets it quite common.

I recently attended a seminar hosted by TaxLienCode and wondered whether anyone has found their course and platform (monthly subscription) valuable?

You want to make sure it will not be a taxable event.

Rates are the driving factor on supply and demand and no one seems to know what type of event will have people sell with %3 mortgages.

Regarding an attorney, it depends what you're looking to speak with them about - i.e. entity structure, partnerships, property acquisition, contract terms, etc.Anything related to a property or a deal can wait until the week of (sometimes the day before) contract review.For starters, I would recommend attending local investor meetups.

Knowing the market usually involves going out there, understanding what people like, meeting with people, running or attending networking events, among other things. 

We are a huge sports town and host tons of sporting events - Indy 500, all our professional teams, NCAA, Big Ten tournaments, etc. 

Investment Strategies:Columbus offers opportunities for various investment strategies:- BRRRR: Look for undervalued properties in up-and-coming neighborhoods- Fix & Flip: The median days on market is 24, indicating a relatively quick turnaround for renovated properties- Rental: With a high percentage of renters, there's potential for long-term rental investmentsTo get started, consider joining local real estate investing groups, attending meetups, and networking with other investors in the Columbus area.