Looking forward to getting experience on my first deal.I’ve been doing the following:- analyzing a property a day (SFRs) - driving and checking rent prices for the neighborhoods and zip codes where investing makes sense- combing through Craigslist in search of deals- signed into the FB marketplace to look for deals and join RE groups- attended a few meetups, but not enough- listening to real estate podcasts and reading books on investing- take a cold shower and make my bed everydayI would like to do the following:- send out direct mail (not sure if the money is worth it when I’m looking for first deal)- develop network in Memphis area- figure out how to get accurate comparables - figure out how to bring value my network and meetup groups- figure out how I can use my landscaping experience and knowledge to help those in the network/industry- develop relationships with real estate agents, wholesalers, contractors, lenders and property managers- take action and buy a property that I can BRRRR in the next 90 daysThis has been my Ted talk. 

We are working on building our Core Four and any recommendations or referrals to local RE groups would be much appreciated.

Based on your posts you need to regroup and seriously decide if this is for you.

Have you found a local RE group that has meet ups(even virtually)?

@Brooke HallockYou can find them right here on BP in your local forum or start finding local RE groups on social media and start networking there.

Read lots of RE books, listen to biggerpockets podcasts, go to RE groups, and talk to other investors.   

Join local RE groups on Facebook, Meetup and your REIA to network with people that are out there and looking for deals and hungry investors. 

If it is, regroup and start over.

I'll be taking the exam within 2 weeks and my plan is to work with a larger RE group (Re-max, Berkshire, Century 21 etc.).

I know there is basically no return at all while it sits there, but at least it gives you guys time to regroup and adjust to the new normal.