I look forward to learning, taking action and networking on this platform. 

@Ray Hage would be a good person to network with for the Fort Lauderdale area, he knows it well. 

I want everything I did to be worth it (reading about real estate, joining BiggerPockets, networking, etc.)Thoughts:1.

That's why there has to be at least 5 - 6 viable networks set up. 

Network with local agents, real estate meetups, and investors who focus on flips and rehabs to access off-market properties.

Do you ever attend any local meetups or networks?

I want to expand my real estate network and meet other investors to see what we can accomplish together.

Networking - They say that you need a superstar team to work with and grow your portfolio and help others to build theirs. 

@Josh WellsRecommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

Preparing now by securing capital and building investor networks positions you to seize forthcoming opportunities as market conditions change.