Would love to attend one in Sarasota. 

Attend local real estate meetups and join online forums to expand your contacts and gain valuable insights from experienced professionals.Above all, be patient and persistent.

Scott The Book on Flipping Houses,The Book on Estimating ReHab Costshttp://www.biggerpockets.com/flippingbookLocate and attend 3 different local REIA club meetings great place to meet people gather resources and info.

My partners and I have been running a real estate meetup here in Tampa since 2022, and you are more than welcome to attend!

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Also, connect with other like-minded people in your community and attend as many in person meetings at your local REIA groups to network and connect + find out about off market deals and get on local wholesalers "buyers lists".Best of luck!

Does anyone know any networking event for real estate investor in DC area?

Goto some networking events in your market and see about teaming up with local investors on your first one.

The event was a lot of fun and the audience was full of smart investors. 

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