I've had many beginning investors message me on BP who are in the Bay Area  or met them at local meet ups.

I like Meet-up Dot-com.

Great to meet you my man! 

Section 8 can provide a steady and reliable source of income from government-backed rent payments, but with that said, make sure to do your research on the local market to ensure demand, and be prepared to meet the property standards required by the program.

Understanding the market helps to create common ground for us to meet.

Additionally, participating in local real estate investor meetings can connect you with experienced investors for guidance and potential partnerships.Building relationships within the industry can often be as educational as formal training.

I host a bi-weekly Zoom meeting for GenZ around real estate investing and early FI.I'll send you a DM with some details.Dan

I'd be happy to get you both connected as those are great places to get started and meeting people in the community. 

Your local though - Message me and let's meet up sometime. 

We try and meet our customers where they want to be met online, through whatever channel that may be.Hope that helps.Mike