Here is a blog post that Mindy Jensen wrote about the benefits and costs of getting your license.

@Christopher Brown for some success stories I'd recommend the Bigger Pockets podcast episodes and blog articles.Yes, generally it is much better to invest within your own state.

@George Andre WashingtonWelcome to BP, and congratulations on making the decision to invest in your future via real estate.I have written a few blog posts that may help you get started here on BP, and with your investing.

Normally I suggest listening to the podcasts or reading the blog posts but it sounds like you've already go that covered :)As far as networking, Bigger Pockets has a great member search feature you could use to search for members in Rhode Island, then you could reach out to some directly.You could also attend a networking group in or near Rhode Island such as RIREIG or Black Diamond REI.

Read this article that I wrote: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/10145/66160-ho...

:) Here are some other blogs that you may find helpful.https://blog.feedspot.com/house_flipping_blogs/

@Justin AbneyWelcome to BP, and congratulations on making the decision to invest in your future via real estate.I have written a few blog posts that may help you get started here on BP, and with your investing.

@Drew GreeneWelcome to BP, and congratulations on making the decision to invest in your future via real estate.I have written a few blog posts that may help you get started here on BP, and with your investing.

@Cody WatermanWelcome to BP, and congratulations on making the decision to invest in your future via real estate.I have written a few blog posts that may help you get started here on BP, and with your investing.

@Gal Kochavi-JonesWelcome to BP, and congratulations on making the decision to invest in your future via real estate.I have written a few blog posts that may help you get started here on BP, and with your investing.