You can also check meetup.com or search Facebook for real estate investment groups, clubs, or meetings in your area.

I'm based in New York but invest in Myrtle Beach SC.

If you're new to real estate investing and looking to get the best value, I'd suggest considering **house hacking** using an **FHA loan**—it can be a great option for first-time buyers.

Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

For my next deal I'm considering adding another duplex to the portfolio or investing in a syndication.

I am looking to buy my first investment property and have seen strong fundamentals in Indianapolis (job growth, population and median wage).As an out of state investor, I am looking to connect with investors/agents in the area to build further knowledge on specifics with the markets and hopefully bring business to in the future!

Investment Info:Large multi-family (5+ units) buy & hold investment.

My goal is to achieve financial freedom by age 36 and to understand various aspects such as investing education, strategies, business planning, properties, marketing, and exit strategies.

So, when investing in areas they don’t really know, investors should research the different property Class submarkets.

Quote from @Robin Cornacchio: Can you use a 1031 exchange on a SDIRA owned investment property?