The value of the info he provided cannot be understated.Residential RE is more challenging then a few years ago, but there are a lot of ways to make money in RE.  

An approach that we use is to provide value to the homeowner - especially to distressed homeowners.   

Last piece of advice is to surround yourself with quality service providers (real estate brokers, lenders, accountants, attorneys, PM's, Contractors, Insurance Brokers)., They will be instrumental to your business. 

@Cosmo DePinto, I can provide further insight on behalf of my market.

Can you please provide the names of those that will do one?

Even after one year, that property may provide thousands of dollars worth of appreciation, you will pay down your loan and build some equity, and you can depreciate the asset. 

Many online courses are self-paced, so working on it in your spare time is absolutely doable.If a career shift isn’t your goal, you can still learn the "game" through various other means.

While it provides opportunities for buyers who may not qualify for traditional loans, it's important to ensure affordability and long-term sustainability.

Hey all, as the title states I'm brand new to the real estate game and I'm looking to find people in the area who are willing to loosely guide/teach me how to wholesale/flip properties.Are there any networking events in the area I'd be able to connect with?

I provided gel bait, then exterminator.