Hi Salah,Welcome to the investing side of real estate!

I'm new to the whole scene.

If they gift it to you it's tax-free (as long as they're under the lifetime gift limit around 14 million) they may have to file a gift return though, but there won't be tax due. 

I'm going to be taking some time to get to know people in my market as I kind of want to start local in Las Vegas.

It takes a team to make the dream work. 

Lots of folks invest here. 15+ years Realtor/Wholesaler experience.

The guru of that particular year will create some secret variation to a time-tested list of tactics that is the flavor of the weak and pretend like this is some new secret invention, perhaps inventing new language to describe tactics that have been around for years. - In the unlikely event that you get a lead, A "motivated seller" who will work with an 18 year old to sell their home, is likely someone dealing with death, disease, divorce, or disaster.

I have my dad’s house (he passed 2 years ago) and am wanting to rehab it & rent it.  

@Kyle DennisWelcome to the BiggerPockets community!

I would like to have a small portfolio in 2 years.