Here's a little update: I've joined multiple investing groups on Facebook in hopes of attending meetups and finding property listings.

Join a local landlord association.

I'd like to join in the legal efforts.

If you want to try lending and do some buy&hold, then 1) find an experienced HML/Agency and lend through them a few times (they should be able to get you a decent return even after fees) & 2) leverage an experienced syndicator and join their deal as a passive investor - you can always learn about syndication through this "back" door if you will, while making some passive income and enjoying tax benefits of buy&hold investing.If you'd like to speak about it further feel free to PM me.Good luck!

GOREIA and CFRI are REIA's in the area but they cost money to join and attend.

@Aus Smith have your company join NARPM, where you will have access to more PMCs for info.1) Company specific.

Hello All,My name is Jason and excited to join the community.

I would answer yes, but as far as the mentorship program, I couldn't answer that because I didn't join.

Also how did you go about joining? 

I highly recommend you join up!