There are TONS of real estate meet ups you can attend monthly.

We sold that deal a couple years later for nearly double what we paid, and the LP that backed out later admitted to me that they regret not doing that deal.An institutional LP can also exercise their control rights to force a sale at a time that may be inopportune for the operator's equity. 

I have a couple of small multi under my belt (up and down suite and a 3 unit) I am considering to purchase a 5 to 6 unit next year but dont know how to begin.

There are a couple of other members on the board of directors who also draw a salary.

Find a couple good handymen and you’re set.

For couple of reasons.

A great way to start is by attending RE events and joining a local investors association.

Attend local REI (Real Estate Investor) meetups and consider joining online communities like Bigger Pockets for continuous learning.Step 2: Be Strategic About WholesalingWholesaling can be a great way to generate capital, but it’s essential to fully understand the legal and logistical intricacies.

I recently started attending local real estate meetups, which I found on the Meetup app.

You have come to the right place to begin your investing journey.Have you looked into attending local meetings and joining Facebook groups?