I went to it last night, and it sounded super promising, they had this jacked salesman leading the presentation who seemed like a nice guy and explain the process but they offered a 3 day workshop at the end for $197, which at the time seemed like a bargain.

You should check out the Deal Analysis Workshop that Think Multifamily hosts every year in Texas.

It serves it's purpose as a roof over my head with a double car attached garage work shop.

Explore creative options like tiny homes, commercial spaces, or even Airbnb rentals.Never stop learning: Keep your knowledge tank full by reading books, attending workshops, and listening to podcasts about real estate.

Let's say that that is your situation described above and let's say that while you attend real estate meetups, workshops, or conferences, you have conversations with other investors who ask you about your portfolio.

From https://raleighnc.gov/planning/more-homes-more-choices; registration is not yet open, though:Small-Scale Homebuilders WorkshopThis half-day workshop is designed to educate small-scale and minority builders about Raleigh’s development regulations and the “nuts and bolts” of constructing missing middle housing.

They often offer a REIA member discount as in theory if you are a member of the local REIA you are at least attempting to be more knowledgable, more connected, and will be doing better deals.Several of our local hard money lenders here in kc not only attend our meetings, but also host workshops to help the members learn, I am sure they do the same in your area.

Time: 6:30 networking & 7:00 meeting Location: Creekside Plaza Community Room (13495 Poway Road, Poway, CA 92064) Cost: $20 per person ($15 online payment) Website: http://www.meetup.com/Lady-Landlords-of-San-Diego/ Investors Workshops (Shawn Watkins and Angel Bronsgeest) Day: Last Wednesday of every month.

@Natalie Kolodij @Chris MasonI agree.One of my three hour workshops for SJREIA (South Jersey REIA) was about how to get financing for investing, and the first thing I teach is that a bank's job is  to lend money to people who don;t need it, so the overdressed, but dress for success, skip the jeans. the lender's biggest concern is, "how are you going to pay us back?"

Connect with seasoned investors...hit up local meetups and larger networking events like workshops and conferences.