I was looking for more of a meetup type situation with some like minded people, freely sharing information.

I included a link below to your state's association with all the requirement info.Keep in mind that getting into Real Estate is not a cheap adventure. 

You should have that as a benchmark in mind, since it offers a good return without any effort.

I suggest you start out by meeting like minded people and here is a link to a local meetup in the OC: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521/topics/1225233-ocre...Good Investing...

Keep in mind, you don't want to ruin the NOI.

Hey Deirdre,To address your questions:Providing freedom by handling day-to-day operations.Offering peace of mind through proactive maintenance and tenant communication.Reducing risks by staying ahead of legal requirements, tenant screening, and dispute resolution.Enhancing the bottom line by identifying cost-saving opportunities while ensuring tenant satisfaction to reduce turnover.Is the experience still important when the property thrives financially?

I have been following the Real Estate Investing industry for a while and just recently decided to put my focus into it and implement a plan I had in mind for years.So I went down to Puerto Vallarta I put together a team of local realtors, brokers, contractors, property managers and a lawyer. 

It's important to keep in mind that everyone you hire is providing you a service - no one is guaranteeing you any outcome.

The amount of ideologically inspired nonsense online is mind-boggling. 

I would generally say no if you don't have a property unless you're looking for peace of mind knowing that you've set your financial life properly.