Sign up for local news articles, go to events in different areas, attend neighborhood association meetings, and just go out and have fun.

Quote from @Michael Dumler: @Carsyn Childress, I can't speak on behalf of your market, but whenever I attend an REI meet-up in my respective market, I always connect with at least one or two wholesalers.

Overall, your next actional step should be attending local REI meet-ups.

You can try to attend virtual events, many real estate meetups and events offer virtual options.

Hey everyone, I attended some classes that turned out to be scams and watched every video online.

Stay disciplined and avoid rushing into deals without thorough due diligence.Resources for InvestorsIf you’re new to investing in distressed properties or looking to expand your portfolio, consider leveraging resources like:Local Realtors: Realtors specializing in distressed properties can assist in locating off-market deals and navigating complex transactions.Community Forums: Attend a local investor meetup or join online forums for the Phoenix market.Educational Tools: Search out webinars, workshops, or courses on investing in distressed properties.Final ThoughtsThe distressed property market in Phoenix is creating some excellent potential for the right investors willing to go the extra mile necessary to take on strategic risks associated with this category of real estate.

I changed my major from Accounting to Real Estate back in 2018 when I was attending Glendale Community College.

Many prolific an experienced investors attend both groups.

Attend local builder associations or networking events, and focus on small contractors or businesses without in-house permit expertise.Highlight how you save time and ensure compliance—it’s a big value-add.

I ended up attending one of those weekend seminars for a few hundred bucks that tries to sell you on a 30k coaching program.