Talking to others also gave me insight into different markets and strategies, which made it easier to figure out where I wanted to focus my efforts.A simple tip I’d give is to start small and grow gradually.

As you begin your REI journey here is one tip I have for you:Use this website as you are trying to narrow down the places you want to invest in. https://www.areavibes.com/Its awesome because it gives you a "total livability score" & you can compare different zip codes & streets to others. 

I am looking to join a mentorship program to help lower my learning curve and until I find it, I am educating myself with books, as well as YouTube University and great advice from the BiggerPockets community.I do work full-time in a career that I love and is very rewarding, but I also know I won't attain my goals with my current job.

I have been following BP on YouTube for a few years and have been investing in real estate for the last 3 years. 

Here is NJ: https://www.njoag.gov/about/divisions-and-offices/office-of-...And then you could contact SEC Enforcement: https://www.sec.gov/submit-tip-or-complaintI have found that a carefully written letter to the Syndicator, alerting him that you are suspicious, will get you a quick refund . . . under certain conditions.

REIA's, BP Meet Up's, General Cow Tipping Parties?

Welcome to the community and be ready for a huge amount of information at your finger tips.

Find Brandon's videos on YouTube for the "four square" method of analyzing homes and practice.

These are good tips!  

I encourage your friend to forward the unredacted prom note to the SEC via this link https://www.sec.gov/tcr Click on Submit a Tip.