Im new investor here in the Maryland area and would to participate in the your facebook meet groups

I’d suggest starting out by networking with as many other investors as possible and be an active participant in the forums.

I’d suggest starting out by networking with as many other investors as possible and be an active participant in the forums.

@Oliver Sparks you might fond it useful to join local REI Associations and make presentations to locals looking to participate.

New venue in 2021 so I no longer participate but a good resource of investors, lenders, contractors, bird dogs, information and ideas.

I’d suggest starting out by networking with as many other investors as possible and be an active participant in the forums.

They are regulated in the same fashion as big banks and brokerages.I suspect  anything you may see that is referring to "scammy" activity involves an investment provider recommending the us of a self-directed IRA to participate in their "opportunity". 

I have been told that as a LP that I cannot participate in a 1031 Exchange when that apartment building is sold.  

It is similar to Gainesville’s Renters’ Rights Ordinance and will apply in the unincorporated county, while the smaller municipalities will be able to opt in but will not be required to participate.

They've got the golden handcuffs on you.I think you'd learn a lot more by finding a job with similar pay as your current but allows you to participate in a side hustle than you would through an MBA.