A great way to start is by attending RE events and joining a local investors association.

Quote from @Sebastian Bennett: I've been actively using BiggerPockets for over a while, have been educating myself and attending a lot of networking events.

Quote from @Tanya Maslach: Hi allSome context:We have 1 LTR in Denver now, and reside there. 

I will attend and comment back here afterwards.The brochure is offerring $8700.00 payouts on lot flipping.

I'm looking at Nevada - property tax rates are low and there's lots of appreciation.I'd recommend attending local meetups so you can talk with investors who buy in CA as well as OOS and ask lots of questions.

I attended middle school here and spent many years growing up in the area.

I would suggest that you find some local meet-ups in your area and start attending. 

I don't know the Dallas market, but it seems that midterm rentals do well in the Denver suburbs here in Colorado.

Lafayette has a meetup that may be close enough for you to attend.

@Kris LouI recommend finding local meetups to attend. https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521I have found all of my best connections at local meetups.